垂直
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 垂直
1
vertical
Examples
ヘリコプターは垂直に離陸し、着陸することができる。
A helicopter is able to take off and land straight up and down.
2
perpendicular
Kanji in this Word
垂
8 strokes
Frequency: 1720
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
droop
suspend
hang
slouch
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.れる
た.らす
た.れ
-た.れ
なんなんと.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たる
だれ
直
8 strokes
Frequency: 246
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
straightaway
honesty
frankness
fix
repair
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョク
ジキ
ジカ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.ちに
なお.す
-なお.す
なお.る
なお.き
す.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すぐ
なお
のう
のお
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