He always leans toward optimistic thinking.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used for the sun or moon sinking below the horizon. Often in literary or descriptive contexts.
西の空に太陽が傾き始めた。
The sun began to sink in the western sky.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Describes a gradual loss of strength, prosperity, or influence. Common with abstract nouns like 勢力, 人気, or 運勢.
その王朝は次第に傾いていった。
The dynasty gradually declined.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
tend toward; be inclined to; come around to
Expresses a leaning in opinion, attitude, or preference. Often used with ～に傾く or ～へ傾く.
世論は反対に傾いている。
Public opinion is leaning toward opposition.
彼の気持ちは次第に賛成に傾いた。
His feelings gradually came around to agreement.