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斜

斜 — diagonal, slanting, oblique

Learn the correct stroke order for 斜 (diagonal), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シャsha
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なな.めnaname、はすhasu
Strokes11
Radical斗
Frequency#1504
Meaningsdiagonal, slanting, oblique

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

傾斜けいしゃinclination; slant; slopenoun
斜めななめslanting; tilted; slopingnoun
斜面しゃめんslope; slanting surface; bevelnoun
斜陽しゃようsetting sunnoun
斜体しゃたいoblique type; slanted typenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 斜 (diagonal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 斗.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 斜 is #1504, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

傾斜けいしゃ — inclination; slant; slope
斜めななめ — slanting; tilted; sloping
斜面しゃめん — slope; slanting surface; bevel

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (斗)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 斜 have?

The kanji 斜 (diagonal) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 斜?

斜 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 斜 mean?

斜 means: diagonal, slanting, oblique. On'yomi readings: シャ. Kun'yomi readings: なな.め, はす.

What JLPT level is 斜?

斜 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.