JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
斜 — diagonal
- Reading
- シャ・なな.め・はす
- Meaning
- diagonal; slanting; oblique
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
斜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シャ・なな.め・はす and it means diagonal; slanting; oblique. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
斜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 傾斜 (inclination), 斜面 (slope) and 斜め (obliqueness).
Japanese words containing 斜
Frequently asked questions
What does 斜 mean in Japanese?
斜 means diagonal; slanting; oblique in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 斜 read?
斜 is read シャ・なな.め・はす. Reading it inside real words — 傾斜 and 斜面 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 斜 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 斜 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 斜 in a word?
A common word containing 斜 is 傾斜 (けいしゃ) — "inclination". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 斜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 斜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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