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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

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.

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