Translation guide
Describes something having angles, sharp corners, or a bony, gaunt appearance. In Japanese, different words are used depending on whether you mean a physical shape with corners, a person's bony frame, or a facial structure with sharp features.
Describing an object, building, or shape that is not rounded but has clear angles or corners.
The most common and natural way to say 'angular' for objects, shapes, or designs. Literally 'having corners'.
この建物は角張ったデザインだ。
This building has an angular design.
He has an angular face.
Literally 'having corners'. Used for objects with distinct corners, but less common than 角張った for abstract 'angularity'.
このテーブルは角のある形だ。
This table has an angular shape.
Means 'square' or 'rectangular'. Only use when the angularity is specifically square-shaped.
その箱は四角い。
That box is angular (square).
Describing a person who is thin to the point where bones protrude, giving an angular appearance.
Describes a bony, angular body or face. Often used for someone thin with prominent bones.
彼女は骨張った手をしている。
She has angular (bony) hands.
そのモデルは骨張った体型だ。
That model has an angular (bony) figure.
Implies a rugged, bony, or angular texture/appearance, often for hands, knees, or a rugged face.
彼のごつごつした肩が痛そうだ。
His angular (bony) shoulders look painful.
Means 'emaciated' or 'gaunt'. Stronger than just angular; implies unhealthy thinness.
彼はやせこけて、角張った顔になった。
He became emaciated and his face looked angular.
Describing a face with well-defined, sharp angles, like a strong jawline or prominent cheekbones.
Literally 'deeply carved', used for chiseled, angular facial features. Very common for describing attractive, sharp faces.
彼は彫りが深くて、角張った顔立ちだ。
He has deep-set, angular features.
Specifically refers to a wide, angular jaw. Often used for a square jawline.
彼女はエラが張っていて、角張った印象だ。
She has a wide jaw, giving an angular impression.