noun
Geometric shape with eight sides and eight angles.
この建物は八角の形をしている。
This building has an octagonal shape.
noun
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: 八角茴香
中華料理には八角がよく使われる。
Star anise is often used in Chinese cooking.
noun
sailfin poacher
A species of fish (Podothecus sachi). Rare, domain-specific term.
See also: 特鰭
八角は日本近海に生息する魚の一種だ。
The sailfin poacher is a type of fish that inhabits the seas around Japan.