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角
Angle, Corner, Horn
かど (kado), つの (tsuno)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese city maps often use the word 角 (kado) when giving directions, such as 'turn at the next corner,' making this a very practical kanji for travelers.
Memory Trick
Picture the sharp corner of a building or the pointed horn of a deer. Both have a clear angle, helping you remember 角.
Readings
Onyomi: カク (kaku)
Kunyomi: かど (kado), つの (tsuno)
Example Words
角
かど (kado)
Corner
三角
さんかく (sankaku)
Triangle
直角
ちょっかく (chokkaku)
Right angle
角度
かくど (kakudo)
Angle
Example Sentence
次 の 角 を 右 に 曲がってください。
つぎ の かど を みぎ に まがってください。
tsugi no kado o migi ni magatte kudasai
Please turn right at the next corner.