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triangle
A polygon with three sides and three angles.
A compound of 三角 (triangle/three-cornered) + 形 (shape). Used in geometry and math education.
Types of triangles
- 正三角形: equilateral triangle
- 二等辺三角形: isosceles triangle
- 直角三角形: right triangle
Math context
Area formula: 底辺 × 高さ ÷ 2 (base × height ÷ 2).
Other shapes
Usage
三角 alone is also common in everyday speech to mean "triangle" or "triangular," while 三角形 is the precise geometric term.
Related Words
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四角形 (quadrilateral)
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正三角形 (equilateral triangle)
Synonym:
三角 (triangle (colloquial))
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幾何 (geometry)
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正方形 (square)
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鋭角 (acute angle)
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円形 (circular shape, round form)
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六角形 (hexagon)