斜
なな.め
naname
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
斜 is the kanji for "Diagonal". A common reading is なな.め (naname). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Diagonal
Also : Oblique · Slanting
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Readings
kunなな.め/ nanamekunはす/ hasuonしゃ/ sha
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
余斗
Example Sentences
斜めに走る線が印象的だ。
ななめにはしるせんがいんしょうてきだ。
The diagonal lines are striking.
夕日が斜めにさしこみ、建物に影を落とした。
ゆうひがななめにさしこみ、たてものにかげをおとした。
The setting sun slanted through, casting shadows on the building.
Vocabulary using 斜
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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