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経

たて
縦竪
[tate]
Illustration for 経

Meanings

1.Noun

the vertical; height

2.Noun

front-to-back; length

3.Noun

north-to-south

4.NounNo-adj

vertical (relationship); hierarchy

Less common meanings (1)
5.NounJargon

(weaving) warp

Other Readings

「経」 has other readings with different meanings.

Related Words

Examples

経に線を引いてくださいね。

Please draw a vertical line.

この布は経と横がありますよ。

This fabric has a warp and weft.

経に切った方がきれいに仕上がると思います。

I think cutting it vertically will give a nicer finish.