機略縦横 きりゃくじゅうおう Meanings Noun, の-adjective very resourcefully using tactics adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear; acting according to circumstances Kanji 機 machine. Read as キ. 略 abbreviate. Read as リャク. 縦 vertical. Read as ジュウ. 横 sideways. Read as オウ. Word lists Yojijukugo (四字熟語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists