縦横
じゅうおう
[juuou]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
length and width; length and breadth; lengthwise and crosswise; vertical and horizontal; the four cardinal points
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
every direction; all directions
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
as one wishes; as one pleases; at will
Other Readings
「縦横」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
縦横の長さを測った。
I measured the length and width.
縦横無尽に走り回った。
I ran around freely in all directions.
縦横のサイズを教えてください。
Please tell me the dimensions.