縦横

じゅうおう

Meanings

1. Noun, な-adjective length and width; length and breadth; lengthwise and crosswise; vertical and horizontal; the four cardinal points
2. every direction; all directions
3. as one wishes; as one pleases; at will

Kanji

• 縦 vertical. Read as ジュウ.
• 横 sideways. Read as オウ.

Example sentences

• このテーブルクロスは縦横５フィートと３フィートある。
  This tablecloth measures 5 feet by 3 feet.

Words containing 縦横

• 縦横無尽 (じゅうおうむじん) freely
• 縦横比 (じゅうおうひ) aspect ratio
• 縦横家 (じゅうおうか) School of Diplomacy (school of thought during the Warring States period in China)

And 7 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists