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.
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'.
This table has an angular shape.
Means 'square' or 'rectangular'. Only use when the angularity is specifically square-shaped.
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.
She has angular (bony) hands.
That model has an angular (bony) figure.
Implies a rugged, bony, or angular texture/appearance, often for hands, knees, or a rugged face.
His angular (bony) shoulders look painful.
Means 'emaciated' or 'gaunt'. Stronger than just angular; implies unhealthy thinness.
Describing a face with well-defined, sharp angles, like a strong jawline or prominent cheekbones.
He became emaciated and his face looked angular.
She has a wide jaw, giving an angular impression.