noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
acrostic reading; reading the first character of each line
Refers to the act of reading the first character of each line in a horizontally written text to reveal a hidden word or message. Often used in puzzles, wordplay, or hidden messages.
この詩は縦読みすると別の意味が現れる。
When you read the first character of each line of this poem, a different meaning appears.
彼は手紙
He hid a secret message in the letter using an acrostic.