noun
angle bracket; chevron
Refers to the punctuation marks ⟨ and ⟩ or < and >, often used in mathematics, computing, or to enclose quotations.
この記号は山括弧と呼ばれている。
This symbol is called a chevron.
数式では山括弧をよく使う。
Angle brackets are often used in mathematical expressions.
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.