隈(くま)corner, nook, recess, shade, shadow, dark area, dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings, shading, gradation, kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles

Noun

1. 1.

   corner, nook, recess

   Usually written using kana alone

2. 2.

   shade, shadow, dark area

   Usually written using kana alone, also written as 暈

3. 3.

   dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings

   Usually written using kana alone, oft. written as クマ

4. 4.

   bend (in a road, river, etc.)

   Poetical term

5. 5.

   shading, gradation

   Abbreviation,

   See Also:

   • 隈取り

6. 6.

   kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles

   Abbreviation,

   See Also:

   • 隈取り