noun
hexagram; six-pointed star
Refers to a star-shaped figure with six points, such as the Star of David. Often contrasted with 六芒星 (ろくぼうせい), which specifically denotes a star formed by two overlapping triangles.
See also: 六芒星
六角星は、ユダヤ教のシンボルとしてよく知られている。
The hexagram is well known as a symbol of Judaism.
Compound of 六角 (ろっかく, 'hexagon') and 星 (せい, 'star'). The reading ろっかく is a regular sound change from ろくかく.