1. Noun

   corner; nook; recess

   Usually written using kana alone

2. shade; shadow; dark area

   Usually written using kana alonealso written as 暈

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

   Usually written using kana aloneoft. written as クマ

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

   Poetical term

5. shading; gradation

   Abbreviationsee 隈取り

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

   Abbreviationsee 隈取り

Also written 曲【くま】kuma、阿【くま】kuma