Meaning

Primary

Vertical

Alternative

Perpendicular

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

Something is dangling in front of you, so you fix it so it's straight and not moving. It becomes perfectly vertical, perpendicular to the floor.

Reading

すいちょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ロケットは垂直に発射した。

The rocket took off vertically.

Kanji Composition