noun
concave surface; concavity
Refers to a surface that curves inward, like the inside of a bowl. Often used in technical contexts such as optics or geometry.
凹面鏡は光を集めるのに使われる。
Concave mirrors are used to collect light.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a modifier (with の) to describe something having a concave shape. Common in compound terms like 凹面鏡 (concave mirror).
このレンズは凹面の形状をしている。
This lens has a concave shape.