縦
Kanji · N1
縦 / vertical
Kanji for vertical, length, or height.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たて | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
縦 carries the meaning vertical, length, or height.
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Common compounds with 縦
縦横たてよこlength and breadth / length and width
縦書たてがきwriting vertically / vertical writing
縦たてthe vertical / height
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