横
Kanji · N2
横 / sideways
Kanji for sideways, side, or horizontal.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よこ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
横 carries the meaning sideways, side, or horizontal.
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Common compounds with 横
横浜よこはまYokohama
縦横たてよこlength and breadth / length and width
横綱よこづなyokozuna / grand champion
横よこhorizontal
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