Translation guide
Describing something that has the shape of a cone, tapering from a circular base to a point.
Describing an object that is shaped like a cone (e.g., a traffic cone, a party hat).
Standard adjective meaning 'cone-shaped' or 'conical'. Used for objects with a circular base tapering to a point.
このランプシェードは円錐形のデザインです。
This lampshade has a cone-shaped design.
Similar to 円錐形の, meaning 'cone-shaped' or 'conical'. Slightly more formal or technical.
Describing something that narrows gradually to a point, like a sharpened pencil or a spire.
Means 'tapering' or 'narrowing toward the tip'. Used for objects that become thinner at one end.
先細りの塔が遠くに見える。
A tapering tower is visible in the distance.
Referring to a perfect geometric cone or conical surface.
Means 'of a cone' or 'conical' in mathematical or technical contexts.
円錐の体積を計算する。
Calculate the volume of a cone.
火山は円錐状の形をしている。
The volcano has a cone-shaped form.
Uses the loanword 'cone' (コーン) and means 'cone-shaped'. Common in casual contexts or product descriptions.
コーン型の帽子をかぶった。
I wore a cone-shaped hat.
Means 'pointed' or 'sharp'. Often used for tips that are sharp, not necessarily cone-shaped but can apply.
とがった屋根の家。
A house with a pointed roof.
Technical term for 'conical' or 'cone-shaped', used in geometry or anatomy (e.g., cone cells).
錐体細胞は色を感知する。
Cone cells detect color.