Kanji
What does the kanji 縦 mean?
縦 means vertical direction; unrestrained, self-indulgent. On'yomi ジュウ. Kun'yomi たて.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ジュウ |
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| Kun'yomi | たて |
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| Strokes | 16 |
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| Main radical | 糸 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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縦On'yomi ジュウKun'yomi たて
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework16 strokes
vertical direction; unrestrained, self-indulgent
Memory hook
The thread (糸) hanging straight down the whole length — VERTICAL, SELF-INDULGENT.
Stroke order · 16 strokes
Common words
- 操縦そうじゅうto pilot, operate (a vehicle or aircraft)
