Definition of (くま)

くま

くま

kuma

noun
1.
corner, nook, recess(usually kana)
2.
shade, shadow, dark area(usually kana)
3.
dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings(usually kana)
4.
shading, gradation(abbreviation)
See also:隈取り
5.
kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles(abbreviation)
See also:隈取り
Other readings:
くま《曲》
くま《阿》
Related Kanji
corner, nook, recess
bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean
Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess