Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 角

角

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 角 primarily represents "corner," "angle," or "horn." It signifies a point where two lines or surfaces meet, an edge, or a protrusion. It can also refer to something that is angled or shaped like a corner, or something that grows out from a body, such as a horn.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): カク ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): つの (tsuno) - horn かど (kado) - corner, edge

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 三角角 Translation: Triangle (literally "three corners") ⚫︎ 角角度 Translation: Angle (degree) ⚫︎ 牛角 Translation: Cow horn

Origin and Formation

The kanji 角 is a pictograph. It depicts the head of an animal, specifically showing the horns. Over time, the depiction simplified but retained the fundamental representation of a horn or a pointed, projecting element. The shape of the character still somewhat resembles the outward curve of an animal's horn, reinforcing the connection to its core meaning.

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