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).
彼はいつも斜めの見方をする。
He always takes a cynical view.
今日は上司の機嫌が斜めだ。
The boss is in a bad mood today.