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角
角 (readings: かく, かど, つの; Japanese kanji) means “corner / horn”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 三角形 (triangle).
What does 角 mean?
| Kanji | 角 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | corner / horn |
| Readings | かく, かど, つの |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 角
角 is read かく or かど or つの depending on the word.
Example words with 角
| Example | 三角形 (triangle) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14