This building has an octagonal shape.
Abbreviation of 八角茴香 (はっかくういきょう). The spice is commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
See also: はっかくういきょう
Star anise is often used in Chinese cooking.
sailfin poacher
A species of fish (Podothecus sachi). Rare, domain-specific term.
See also: トクビレ
The sailfin poacher is a type of fish that inhabits the seas around Japan.
octagonal burial mound
octagon
octagonal prism
octagonal pyramid
octagonal mirror
star anise
From 八 (eight) + 角 (angle/corner). The spice sense is an abbreviation of 八角茴香 (star anise). The fish sense likely derives from the eight-angled appearance of the fish.