斜ななめ

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun

slanting; tilted; diagonal

Describes a physical angle or direction that is not horizontal or vertical. Used for objects, lines, and positions.

See also: 斜

• 絵えが斜ななめに掛かかっている。

  The picture is hanging crooked.

• 斜ななめの線せんを引ひいてください。

  Please draw a diagonal line.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun

distorted; warped; bad (mood)

Figurative use for feelings, attitudes, or situations that are not right, often with a negative or cynical tone. Common in phrases like 斜めの見方 (a skewed perspective) or 機嫌が斜め (in a bad mood).

• 彼かれはいつも斜ななめの見み方かたをする。

  He always takes a cynical view.

• 今日きょうは上じょう司しの機き嫌げんが斜ななめだ。

  The boss is in a bad mood today.