How to say "oblique" in Japanese

• 遠まわしとおまわしCommon
  na-adjective, nounCovers 'oblique' in the figurative sense of indirect, as in an oblique reference or oblique criticism that avoids saying something directly. Think of roundabout expressions and hinting rather than stating plainly.
  遠とおまわしに彼かれの意見いけんを探さぐった。↗

  I sounded him out about his views.
• 斜めななめJLPT N2approx.Common
  no-adjective, na-adjectiveCovers the literal, spatial sense of 'oblique': slanting, tilted, or diagonal. Use it for lines, angles, or positions that are not straight or level, not for indirect language.

Use 「遠まわし」 when 'oblique' describes indirect speech, hints, or criticism, and 「斜め」 when it describes something physically slanted or diagonal.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 遠回しとおまわしroundabout (e.g. expression)
• 斜めななめslanting
• 斜交しゃこうoblique
• 筋交いすじかいdiagonal
• はすかいaslant