隅っこ

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 隅っこ, read すみっこ, is a familiar way to say corner.
• Basic usage: It refers to the corner of a space or surface, such as a room or a sheet of paper.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Register
  • It feels more conversational than 隅 and suits less formal descriptions.
• Location particles
  • In the example, 部屋の隅っこで marks where the cat is sleeping.
  • 紙の隅っこに marks the spot where the name is written.