noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
horizontal axis; abscissa
Used in mathematics, graphs, and charts to refer to the x-axis. Also used figuratively for a horizontal line of comparison or development.
The horizontal axis of the graph represents time.
horizontal scroll
Refers to a horizontally oriented hanging scroll or painting, as opposed to a vertical hanging scroll (掛け物). Often used in the context of traditional Japanese art.
See also: 掛け物 (かけもの)
I plotted the data with age on the horizontal axis and income on the vertical axis.
A horizontal landscape scroll is hung in the alcove.
Compound of 横 (horizontal) and 軸 (axis, scroll). The mathematical sense is a direct translation of the Western concept of the x-axis.