angle bracket; chevron
Refers to the punctuation marks ⟨ and ⟩ or < and >, often used in mathematics, computing, or to enclose quotations.
This symbol is called a chevron.
Angle brackets are often used in mathematical expressions.
Standard kanji spelling for angle brackets; the kanji 山 (mountain) and 括弧 (parentheses) suggest the shape.
Compound of 山 (mountain, suggesting the pointed shape) and 括弧 (parentheses). The reading やまがっこ is a rendaku form of やま + かっこ.