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傾
Lean, Incline
かたむ.く, かたむ.ける
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most photographed landmarks is the leaning pagoda at some historic temples. The verb 傾く (katamuku) is commonly used whenever something tilts or leans.
Memory Trick
Imagine a tall tree beginning to lean to one side during a strong wind. That tilted position helps you remember 傾 means 'to lean' or 'to incline.'
Readings
Onyomi: ケイ (kei)
Kunyomi: かたむ.く, かたむ.ける
Example Words
傾く
かたむく (katamuku)
To lean
傾向
けいこう (keikou)
Trend
傾ける
かたむける (katamukeru)
To tilt
右に傾く
みぎ に かたむく (migi ni katamuku)
To lean to the right
Example Sentence
木 が 風 で 傾いています。
き が かぜ で かたむいています。
ki ga kaze de katamuiteimasu
The tree is leaning because of the wind.