Quick answer
縦 is the kanji for "Vertical". Its reading is たて (tate). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Vertical
Also : Height · Length · Self-indulgent · Wayward
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
その縦長の建物は、道路から見える目立つ存在だった。
そのたてながのたてものは、どうろからみえるめだつそんざいだった。
That tall vertical building was a striking landmark visible from the road.
縦に長い廊下を、猫が走っていった。
たてにながいろうかを、ねこがはしっていった。
A cat ran down the long hallway lengthwise.
Vocabulary using 縦
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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