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.
The picture is hanging slanting.
Please draw a slanting line.
Verb meaning 'to slant' or 'to lean', often implying a gradual tilt or inclination. Intransitive.
The house slanted due to the earthquake.
Transitive verb meaning 'to tilt' or 'to slant' something.
He tilted his head and thought.
Phrase meaning 'to become slanted' or 'to get tilted'.
The table became slanted.
Referring to text that is slanted, like italics.
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.
That article has a slanted viewpoint.
Verb meaning 'to be biased' or 'to be 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.
She has slanting eyes.
Describes 'long, narrow eyes' that may appear slanted, often considered attractive.
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.
報道が偏っている。
The reporting is slanted.
His opinion is slanted.