noun
vertical lattice; vertical bars
Refers to a lattice or grating with vertical bars, as opposed to horizontal ones. Often used in architecture or fencing.
See also: 格子
この門には縦格子がはめ込まれている。
This gate has vertical bars fitted into it.
縦格子のデザインは和風建築によく合う。
A vertical lattice design suits Japanese-style architecture well.
格子 is the general term for lattice or grating, while 縦格子 specifically emphasizes vertical orientation.
Compound of 縦 (たて, 'vertical') and 格子 (こうし, 'lattice'). The reading ごうし is a rendaku form of こうし.