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縦

縦 — vertical, length, height

Learn the correct stroke order for 縦 (vertical), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 616 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュウjuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たてtate
Strokes16
Radical糸
Frequency#1258
Meaningsvertical, length, height, self-indulgent, wayward

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

縦断じゅうだんrunning through (north-south); cutting across; travelling acrossnoun
操縦そうじゅうsteering; piloting; flyingnoun
縦横じゅうおうlength and width; length and breadth; lengthwise and crosswisenoun
縦横たてよこlength and breadth; length and widthnoun
縦たてthe vertical; heightnoun
縦書きたてがきwriting vertically; vertical writingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 縦 (vertical) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 縦 is #1258, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

縦断じゅうだん — running through (north-south); cutting across; travelling across
操縦そうじゅう — steering; piloting; flying
縦横じゅうおう — length and width; length and breadth; lengthwise and crosswise

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 縦 have?

The kanji 縦 (vertical) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 縦?

縦 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 縦 mean?

縦 means: vertical, length, height, self-indulgent, wayward. On'yomi readings: ジュウ. Kun'yomi readings: たて.

What JLPT level is 縦?

縦 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.