隅
Meanings
1
Refers to an inside corner, a secluded spot, or the far end of a space. Often implies a quiet or hidden area. Can be used as a suffix (e.g., 部屋の隅).
I put a desk in the corner of the room.
He was reading a book in a corner of the classroom.
2
downstage right (noh stage)
rare term
Only when written 角
Rare, domain-specific term for the downstage right area of a noh stage, written with 角. Cross-referenced with 目付柱.
See also: 目付柱
On a noh stage, the downstage right area (角) is near the metsuke pillar.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の隅に〈物〉があるthere is a 〈物〉 in the corner of a 〈場所〉
There's an old bookshelf in the corner of the room.
- 〈場所〉の隅で〈動詞〉to do something in the corner of a place
A child was playing alone in the corner of the classroom.
Expressions· 7
- 隅に置けないwitty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
- 重箱の隅trifles; insignificant details
- 隅から隅までevery nook and cranny; from end to end; thoroughly
- 隅の曲がり四目bent four in the corner
- 重箱の隅をつつくnitpick; complain about trifles
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- 重箱の隅をほじくるnitpick; complain about trifles
- 重箱の隅をようじでほじくるnitpick; split hairs; complain about trifles