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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
Component Breakdown
斜=
余斗
余 + 斗
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of surplus and dipper. Dipper tilting with surplus.
Symbolism
Slope, inclination, diagonal. Represents tilting.
Words & Expressions
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