Meaning

Primary

Length And Width

Alternative

Vertical And Horizontal

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Vertical and side (horizontal). That means you have the length and width and the vertical and horizontal.

Reading

たてよこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
じゅうおう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that usually uses the kun'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Note however, that there is a less-common on'yomi reading, じゅうおう, which is used in some idioms. It's good to know this reading exists, but you probably won't come across it very often.

Context

Context Sentences

壁の縦横の長さを測りたいんだけどちょっと手伝ってくれない。

Can you help me measure the vertical and horizontal lengths of this wall?

Kanji Composition