斜
斜·diagonal, slanting
- On-yomi
- シャ
- Kun-yomi
- なな(め)
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 斜面 | しゃめん | slope |
| 斜め | ななめ | diagonal, slanted |
| 傾斜 | けいしゃ | inclination, gradient |
| 斜線 | しゃせん | diagonal line, slash |
Example sentences
絵が斜めに掛かっている。
えがななめにかかっている。
The picture is hanging crooked.
この斜面はスキーの初心者向きだ。
このしゃめんはスキーのしょしんしゃむきだ。
This slope is suited to beginner skiers.
屋根の傾斜が急すぎて上れない。
やねのけいしゃがきゅうすぎてのぼれない。
The roof's slope is too steep to climb.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 斜面 as ななめめん — the compound uses しゃめん
- Writing 斜め without the trailing め in careful writing; 斜 alone is not read ななめ
Memory aid
Picture it
A measuring ladle (斗) tipped over on its side — everything pours out at a slant.
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