- 三角 — triangle
- 角度 — angle / degree
- 直角 — right angle
- 鋭角 — acute angle
- 角膜 — cornea
- 角質 — keratin / horny layer
- 角笛 — horn (instrument)
- 角 — horn (animal)
角 originally depicted an animal’s horn. From this physical shape, the meaning expanded to corners, angles, and sharp projections.
The readings reflect its range: つの for horns, かど for corners, and カク for abstract angles and measurements.