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斜
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
なな.め・はす
naname / hasu
diagonal · slanting · oblique
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1504
Radical斗dipper(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of surplus and dipper. Dipper tilting with surplus.
Symbolism
Slope, inclination, diagonal. Represents tilting.
Component Breakdown
斜=
余斗
余 + 斗
Words & Expressions
Words written with 斜
斜めななめawry
傾斜けいしゃslant
斜面しゃめんbevel
斜体しゃたいskew field
斜陽しゃようsetting sun
Proverbs & Idioms
斜に構える
はすにかまえる
To take a slanted stance
Adopting a cynical or contrary attitude
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 斜 mean in Japanese?
斜 means diagonal, slanting, oblique.
How do you read 斜?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: なな.め、はす (naname, hasu).
How many strokes does 斜 have?
斜 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 斗 (dipper).
Is 斜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
斜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means diagonal, slanting, oblique. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.