Translation guide
How to express that two things are positioned at opposite corners or across from each other on a diagonal line.
Describing two things located at diagonally opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or similar area.
Literally 'on the diagonal line'. This is the most direct and common way to say 'diagonally opposite' for physical positions.
Describing movement or orientation from one corner to the opposite corner.
Means 'to cross diagonally'. Used when moving across a space from one corner to the opposite corner.
My seat is diagonally opposite his.
Literally 'diagonally across'. More casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
The post office is diagonally opposite the bank.
Means 'diagonal' or 'opposite angle'. Often used in technical or mathematical contexts, but can appear in phrases like 対角の位置 (diagonally opposite position).
These two points are diagonally opposite.
He crossed the square diagonally.
Literally 'in the diagonal direction'. More formal or technical, used for precise descriptions.
Please proceed diagonally.