1. The Japanese flag: This is the most common meaning of "Nisshoki". It translates directly to "sun flag" in English, and it refers to the Japanese national flag.
2. A type of fabric: "Nisshoki" can also refer to a specific type of silk fabric used for traditional Japanese clothing.
To understand the specific meaning in a sentence, you need to consider the context. If the sentence discusses national symbols or history, "Nisshoki" likely refers to the flag. If the sentence discusses fabrics or clothing, it likely refers to the specific silk type.