角（かど、kado）
- corner

The Japanese word 角 (pronounced かど, *kado*) primarily means "corner," "angle," or "edge." It can refer to physical corners, like the corner of a room or a piece of paper, or to more abstract concepts involving angles or points. The meaning of 角 can change depending on the context. 角 also has other, less common meanings, such as "horn" or "antler," particularly when referring to animals. The kanji 角 can also be part of compound words with entirely different meanings.

⚫︎ 部屋の[角] Translation: The corner of the room. ⚫︎ [角]度 Translation: Angle; degree (of an angle). ⚫︎ 牛の[角] Translation: A cow's horn.

⚫︎ You would use 角 to describe the physical corners of objects or spaces. ⚫︎ You'd use 角 when discussing angles in geometry or measurements. ⚫︎ You'd use 角 to describe the horns of animals, or any projecting, pointed parts. ⚫︎ Be mindful of context; the meaning shifts depending on how 角 is used.

⚫︎ The word 角 is typically written with the kanji 角. ⚫︎ The reading in hiragana is かど (*kado*). ⚫︎ The *okurigana* (the hiragana that follows a kanji) is not used for this word.

⚫︎ 隅（すみ, *sumi*) - Corner, nook. Often used for corners in a room. ⚫︎ 角度（かくど, *kakudo*) - Angle; degree.

⚫︎ There isn't one single perfect antonym, as the opposite depends on the context. For instance, for a physical corner, the antonym could be the "center" or "middle."

この[角]を曲がってください。 ・Translation: Please turn at this corner. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 角 to refer to a street corner.

三角形の[角]は合計180度です。 ・Translation: The angles of a triangle total 180 degrees. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 角 to refer to the angles of a triangle in a mathematical context.

The kanji 角 originally depicted an animal's horn. Over time, it developed broader meanings, including "corner" and "angle," through associations with sharp points and projections.