Japanese word

斜

Pronunciation

Romajihasu

Meaning

  • noundiagonal

Example

紙を斜に折ります。kami o hasu ni o ri ma su

I fold the paper diagonally.

Illustration for 斜 (diagonal)

More examples

箱を斜に置きます。bako o hasu ni o ki ma su

I place the box diagonally.

Core concept

Shows a direction that cuts across rather than running straight along a level or upright line.

Common phrases

  • 斜に切るhasu ni ki ru

    cut diagonally

  • 斜に折るhasu ni o ru

    fold diagonally

  • 斜に置くhasu ni o ku

    place diagonally

Similar words

斜めnaname: A position or direction set at an angle to a level or upright line.
傾きkatamuki: The state of leaning away from a level or upright position.
傾斜keisha: An inclined surface or direction that rises or falls instead of remaining level.

Definition in Japanese

水平や垂直に対して斜めになっている方向や線。sui hei ya sui choku ni tai shi te nana me ni na tte i ru hō kō ya sen

Word origin

The noun 斜 (hasu, "diagonal") comes from the native expression 斜交い (hasukai, "diagonal") through shortening, while the character 斜 means "slanting".

Usage tips

  • In geometry, a diagonal line in a square connects opposite corners, while a slant can describe any angled position.

Other meanings

  • slantnoun

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