Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Angle, corner, horn

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Kanji Story

Imagine a corner of a room where two walls meet at a specific angle, creating a sharp corner. On this corner is a horned creature, emphasizing the meaning of '角' as 'corner' or 'horn'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '角' is a commonly tested character in the JLPT, especially at the N2 level. It appears in both kanji and reading comprehension sections, and understanding its meanings and usage is important for success in the exam.

Example Sentences

• 角の形を描いてください。

  Please draw the shape of the corner.

  かどのかたちをかいてください。

  kado no katachi o kaite kudasai.

  Pronunciation

• 鹿の角は長いです。

  The deer's antlers are long.

  しかのつのはながいです。

  shika no tsuno wa nagai desu.

  Pronunciation

• この建物は３つの角があります。

  This building has three corners.

  このたてものはみっつのかどがあります。

  kono tatemono wa mittsu no kado ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Understand the meanings of '角' as 'angle', 'corner', or 'horn', as it is commonly used in various contexts in the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words using '角' as they can have different meanings based on the combination of kanji.
• Practicing writing the kanji will help in recognizing its stroke order during the JLPT exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '角田' (Kakuta) or '角谷' (Kadotani) use the kanji '角'. It's a common kanji in surnames, often symbolizing strength or an association with nature.