noun
Geometric term for a pyramid, a polyhedron with a polygonal base and triangular faces meeting at an apex.
角錐の体積は、底面積と高さから求められる。
The volume of a pyramid can be found from its base area and height.
Compound of 角 (kaku, 'angle') and 錐 (sui, 'awl' or 'drill'), referring to a pointed shape with angular base.