noun
oblique letter; slanting character
Refers to a character or letter that is written at a slant, often in calligraphy or typography. Not a common everyday word; more technical or descriptive.
この書体は斜字が特徴的だ。
This typeface is characterized by its oblique letters.
古文書には斜字が多く使われている。
Many oblique characters are used in ancient documents.