Word details

傾斜

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 傾斜

Dictionary

Entry

いしゃ
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #14608
1

inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip; tilt; lean

Examples
その土地は川に向かって緩やかに傾斜している。
The land slopes gently toward the river.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 938
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

lean
incline
tilt
trend
wane
sink
ruin
bias

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたむ.く
かたむ.ける
かたぶ.く
かた.げる
かし.げる
11 strokes
Frequency: 1504
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

diagonal
slanting
oblique

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なな.め
はす

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