noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lateral direction; horizontal direction; landscape orientation
Refers to the direction across or sideways, as opposed to vertical (縦方向). Often used in technical contexts like printing, scanning, or layout.
See also: 縦方向
このプリンターは横方向の印刷が速い。
This printer is fast at printing in landscape orientation.
横方向にスクロールしてください。
Please scroll horizontally.