Meaning and Usage
"コーナー" primarily means "corner" in a physical sense, such as the corner of a street or a room. It is also widely used to refer to specific sections or segments, especially in media contexts like TV shows or newspapers (e.g., a news corner or a cooking corner).
Common Collocations
- コーナーにある (located at the corner): used to describe physical location.
- ニュースコーナー (news segment): a regular section in a TV program or newspaper.
- コーナーキック (corner kick): a term in soccer referring to a kick taken from the corner of the field.
Register and Nuance
"コーナー" is a loanword from English and is used in casual and formal contexts alike. It is common in everyday conversation and media language. When referring to sports, it specifically denotes the corner kick in soccer.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "コーナー" with "角" (かど), which also means corner but is more often used for physical corners in buildings or streets. "コーナー" often implies a designated area or segment, especially in media or sports contexts.