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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and follow. Thread following vertically.
Symbolism
Vertical and horizontal, perpendicular, vertical line. Represents vertical.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
thread + 従
Words & Expressions
Words written with 縦
Four-Character Compounds
才気縦横
さいきじゅうおう
great wisdom
縦横無尽
じゅうおうむじん
freely; right and left; as one pleases
奇策縦横
きさくじゅうおう
ingenious scheme
機略縦横
きりゃくじゅうおう
very resourcefully using tactics adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear; acting according to circumstances
縦横自在
じゅうおうじざい
freely; right and left; active without any restraint
縦横無礙
じゅうおうむげ
being as free as the air; active without any restraint
Other kanji with the same meaning
“length”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 縦 mean in Japanese?
縦 means vertical, length, height, self-indulgent, wayward.
How do you read 縦?
On'yomi: ジュウ (JUU). Kun'yomi: たて (tate).
How many strokes does 縦 have?
縦 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 縦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
縦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vertical, length, height, self-indulgent, wayward. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.