垂直思考 すいちょくしこう Meanings Noun rigid (stereotypical) thinking that adheres to preconceived notions; vertical thinking; linear thinking Kanji 垂 dangle. Read as スイ. 直 straight. Read as チョク. 思 think 考 consider. Read as コウ. Word lists Yojijukugo (四字熟語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists