傾
傾·lean, incline
- On-yomi
- ケイ
- Kun-yomi
- かたむ(く)かたむ(ける)
By Nihongo PathUpdated
Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 傾向 | けいこう | tendency |
| 傾く | かたむく | to lean, tilt |
| 傾ける | かたむける | to tilt, incline (something) |
| 傾斜 | けいしゃ | slope, inclination |
Example sentences
最近、物価が上がる傾向にある。
さいきん、ぶっかがあがるけいこうにある。
Lately prices have been tending to rise.
地震で塀が傾いてしまった。
じしんでへいがかたむいてしまった。
The wall was left leaning after the earthquake.
彼の話に静かに耳を傾けた。
かれのはなしにしずかにみみをかたむけた。
I listened quietly to what he had to say.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
- 傾頃頃 (ころ, about the time of) is the right half of 傾.
Common mistakes
- Reading 傾向 as けいごう — it is けいこう
Memory aid
Picture it
A person 亻 with 頃: the head tipped over to one side — leaning.
Vocabulary using this kanji
Quick check
1 / 2Multiple choiceDifficulty 3 of 5
What does the kanji 傾 mean?