A six-pointed star figure formed by two overlapping equilateral triangles. Used in geometry, symbolism, and design. The cross-reference ヘキサグラム is a common loanword equivalent.
See also: ヘキサグラム
A hexagram is a figure made by overlapping two equilateral triangles.
A hexagram is used in this symbol.
Loanword from English 'hexagram', often used in the same geometric or symbolic contexts. 六線星形 is the native Japanese term.
Compound of 六 (roku, 'six'), 線 (sen, 'line'), and 星形 (hoshigata, 'star shape'). The reading is straightforward and the term is transparently descriptive.