八角
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Meanings
1
Geometric shape with eight sides and eight angles.
This building has an octagonal shape.
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abbreviation
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.
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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.