才さい知ち縦じゅう横おう

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

resourceful and quick-witted; showing a flash of brilliance; having a keen intellect

Rare literary expression describing someone whose intelligence and resourcefulness are freely and brilliantly displayed, like a flash of insight. Often used in formal or written contexts.

• 彼かれの才さい知ち縦じゅう横おうな議ぎ論ろんに、誰だれも反はん論ろんできなかった。

  No one could argue against his brilliantly resourceful reasoning.

• その作さっ家かの才さい知ち縦じゅう横おうの筆ひっ致ちは読どく者しゃを魅み了りょうする。

  The writer's keen and versatile style captivates readers.