竪
竪: vertical
vertical; lengthwise (variant of 縦)
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Readings
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ジュ
Kunたて・たてる・こども
An older variant of 縦 (たて). Modern text prefers 縦, but 竪琴 and 竪穴 keep 竪.
Key words
竪琴たてごとharp; lyre
竪穴たてあなpit; shaft
竪縞たてじまvertical stripes
竪笛たてぶえrecorder; end-blown flute
竪子じゅしchild; young lad
Example sentences
吟遊詩人は竪琴を奏でながら、昔の物語を歌った。
The minstrel sang old tales while playing his harp.
博物館で、縄文時代の竪穴住居の復元を見学した。
At the museum, we toured a reconstruction of a Jomon-period pit dwelling.
竪縞のシャツを着ると、背が高く見える。
Wearing a vertically striped shirt makes you look taller.