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縦
縦 (readings: じゅう, たて; Japanese kanji) means “vertical”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 縦断 (longitudinal crossing).
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縦に線を引く。
たてにせんをひく。I draw a vertical line.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 縦 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | vertical |
| Readings | じゅう, たて |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 縦断 (longitudinal crossing) |
How to read 縦
縦 is read じゅう or たて depending on the word.
Words with 縦
- 縦断cắt dọc
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Updated: 2026-08-09