This is the 8649th most frequent Japanese word.
斜め
Diagonal; slanted; tilted.
Here, "斜め" metaphorically indicates a perspective or viewpoint that is not ordinary or direct, suggesting originality or creativity.
斜めの視点からこの問題を考えることが重要です。
It is crucial to consider this issue from an unconventional perspective.
In this context, "斜め" is used to describe the physical direction of a glance, implying it was indirect or from the side, potentially suggesting subtle or concealed intent.
彼女は私に斜めな視線を与えた。
She gave me a sidelong glance.
In this sentence, "斜め" is used to describe an object (the window) being tilted or skewed from its expected horizontal or vertical alignment.