noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes a physical angle or direction that is not horizontal or vertical. Used for objects, lines, and positions.
See also: 斜
絵が斜めに掛かっている。
The picture is hanging crooked.
Please draw a diagonal line.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
distorted; warped; bad (mood)
Figurative use for feelings, attitudes, or situations that are not right, often with a negative or cynical tone. Common in phrases like 斜めの見方 (a skewed perspective) or 機嫌が斜め (in a bad mood).
He always takes a cynical view.
The boss is in a bad mood today.
I cut the bread diagonally to make a sandwich.
He always views other people's success with a cynical eye.
He sat at an angle in his chair while listening.
worn across the body; crossbody
oblique incidence
Kana spelling is common in casual writing and when the kanji is not needed.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen in modern writing.
Outdated kanji usage; not used in contemporary Japanese.