△

See also: ∆, Δ, and ㅿ

△ U+25B3, △
WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE
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[U+25B2] 		Geometric Shapes ▴ →
[U+25B4]

Translingual

Symbol

△

  1. (geometry) A triangle.
    △ABC
    A triangle with vertices named A, B, and C in order.
  2. (astrology) The symbol for trine.
  3. (entomology) A symbol to indicate that an illustration represent the underside of a specimen.
  4. See Δ for the Greek capital letter delta.
  5. See ∆ for the increment symbol.
  6. (computing, dated) ISO 2047 symbol for Space

Japanese

Etymology

Literally 'three angles' (三角), referring to the shape of a triangle. Most likely coined in analogy with ○.

Noun

△(さんかく) 

  1. not so good
  2. (accounting) minus, equivalent of parentheses in English

Coordinate terms
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