Translation guide
Describes something that is not straight or level, leaning or sloping in a particular direction. Common in both physical and figurative contexts.
Describing a surface, line, or object that is not horizontal or vertical, but tilted.
The most common and versatile word for 'slanting' or 'diagonal'. Can be used for objects, lines, and directions.
その絵は斜めに掛かっている。
The picture is hanging slanting.
斜めの線を引いてください。
Please draw a slanting line.
Verb meaning 'to slant' or 'to lean', often implying a gradual tilt or inclination. Intransitive.
地震で家が傾いた。
The house slanted due to the earthquake.
Transitive verb meaning 'to tilt' or 'to slant' something.
彼は首を傾けて考えた。
He tilted his head and thought.
Phrase meaning 'to become slanted' or 'to get tilted'.
テーブルが斜めになった。
The table became slanted.
Referring to text that is slanted, like italics.
Specifically means 'italic type' or 'slanted font'.
この単語は斜体で書かれている。
This word is written in slanting type.
Literally 'slanted characters', less common than 斜体.
斜め文字を使うと強調できる。
You can emphasize by using slanted characters.
Describing an opinion, report, or viewpoint that is not neutral, but leaning toward one side.
Adjective meaning 'biased' or 'slanted'. Used for opinions, information, etc.
その記事は偏った見方をしている。
That article has a slanted viewpoint.
Verb meaning 'to be biased' or 'to be slanted'.
報道が偏っている。
The reporting is slanted.
Means 'one-sided' or 'slanted', often used for arguments or decisions.
Describing eyes that appear to slant, often in a neutral or descriptive sense.
Refers to 'upturned eyes' or 'slanting eyes' where the outer corners are higher. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
彼女はつり目だ。
She has slanting eyes.
Describes 'long, narrow eyes' that may appear slanted, often considered attractive.
彼は切れ長の目をしている。
He has slanting, narrow eyes.
The direct translation '斜めの目' is not natural in Japanese. Use つり目 or 切れ長の目 depending on the nuance. Be aware that describing someone's eyes as 'slanting' can be sensitive; in Japanese, these terms are generally neutral descriptors.
His opinion is slanted.