JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
横 — sideways
- Reading
- オウ・よこ
- Meaning
- sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof; unreasonable; perverse
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
横 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is オウ・よこ and it means sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof; unreasonable; perverse. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
横 appears in everyday japanese words such as 横 (beside), 横綱 (sumo grand champion) and 横断 (crossing).
Japanese words containing 横
Frequently asked questions
What does 横 mean in Japanese?
横 means sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof; unreasonable; perverse in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 横 read?
横 is read オウ・よこ. Reading it inside real words — 横 and 横綱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 横 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 横 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 横 in a word?
A common word containing 横 is 横 (よこ) — "beside". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 横 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 横 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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