Refers to the vertical direction or dimension, often contrasted with 横 (よこ, horizontal). Used for orientation, measurement, or arrangement.
This paper is 30 cm vertically and 20 cm horizontally.
Please arrange the photos vertically.
front-to-back; length
Used for the depth or length dimension, such as the front-to-back measurement of an object or space. Often contrasted with 横 (width) or 高さ (height).
This desk is 60 cm deep (front to back).
north-to-south
Refers to the north-south axis or direction, often in geographical or spatial contexts. Less common than the general vertical sense.
The Japanese archipelago is long from north to south.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
vertical relationship; hierarchy
Describes hierarchical relationships, such as senior-junior or superior-subordinate, often in social or organizational contexts. Common in phrases like 縦社会 (vertical society).
Japanese companies have strong vertical (hierarchical) relationships.
In a vertical society, hierarchical relationships are emphasized.
Only when written 経
Technical term in weaving for the longitudinal threads. Often used in compound 経糸 (たていと). The kanji 経 is specific to this sense.
See also: 縦糸 (たていと)
Weave the warp and weft threads alternately.
I put the book on the shelf standing upright.
In the company, hierarchical relationships are given importance.
The students walked lined up in a single file.
This building has a design that is elongated vertically.
vertical writing; writing vertically
vertical type; portrait orientation; longitudinal
vertical band design; pattern on a vertical band · vertical band on a temple bell
vertical length; height
doorjamb; doorpost; vertical frame member
vertical line; vertical bar; upright; note stem (music)
downpipe; drainspout; vertical gutter
longitudinal wave
long grain (paper)
end-blown flute; recorder
Used specifically for the warp in weaving, as in 経糸 (たていと).