くま
kuma

Noun

1. corner; nook; recess

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

2. shade; shadow; dark area

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

3. dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

4. bend (in a road, river, etc.)

Poetical
Noun

5. shading; gradation

Abbreviation
Related to 隈取り
Noun

6. kumadori; style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles — explanation

Abbreviation
Related to 隈取り
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