JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
縦 — vertical
- Reading
- ジュウ・たて
- Meaning
- vertical; length; height; self-indulgent; wayward
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
縦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジュウ・たて and it means vertical; length; height; self-indulgent; wayward. 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.
縦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 縦 (length) and 操縦 (management).
Japanese words containing 縦
Frequently asked questions
What does 縦 mean in Japanese?
縦 means vertical; length; height; self-indulgent; wayward in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 縦 read?
縦 is read ジュウ・たて. Reading it inside real words — 縦 and 操縦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 縦 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 縦 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 縦 in a word?
A common word containing 縦 is 縦 (たて) — "length". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 縦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 縦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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