Translation guide
A hexagon is a six-sided polygon. In Japanese, the standard word is 六角形 (ろっかくけい) or 六角形 (ろっかっけい). For everyday objects like nuts or bolts, 六角 (ろっかく) is common. The prefix 六角 (ろっかく) is used in compounds.
Referring to a six-sided geometric shape in general contexts.
Standard term for a hexagon. Can also be read ろっかっけい, but ろっかくけい is more common.
この図形は六角形です。
This shape is a hexagon.
Alternative reading of 六角形, less common but still correct.
六角形のタイルを貼る。
Lay hexagonal tiles.
Describing objects that have a hexagonal shape, especially in mechanical or everyday contexts.
Short for hexagon, used as a noun or prefix for hexagonal objects like nuts and bolts.
六角レンチで締めてください。
Please tighten it with a hex wrench.
このナットは六角です。
This nut is hexagonal.
Referring to a pattern, grid, or design consisting of hexagons.
Literally 'hexagonal pattern', used for designs.
壁に六角形の模様がある。
There is a hexagonal pattern on the wall.
Honeycomb structure, often used for hexagonal grids in engineering or design.
このパネルはハニカム構造になっている。
This panel has a honeycomb structure.
六角形 can be read as ろっかくけい or ろっかっけい. The former is more standard, but both are acceptable.
Can also be used for objects, but 六角 is more common in technical contexts.
六角形のボルトを探しています。
I'm looking for a hexagonal bolt.