noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
many-angled; polygonal
Literal use for something with many angles or sides. In geometry it is especially familiar in compounds such as 多角形.
多角形の内角の和を求める。
Find the sum of the interior angles of the polygon.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
multifaceted; diversified
Figurative use for approaching something from many angles or spreading activities across several areas. Common in compounds and derived forms such as 多角経営, 多角化, and 多角的.
その会社は多角経営でリスクを分散している。
The company spreads its risk through diversified management.
問題を多角的に検討する必要がある。
We need to examine the problem from multiple angles.