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垂
垂 (readings: すい, た; Japanese kanji) means “to hang down”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 垂直 (vertical).
What does 垂 mean?
| Kanji | 垂 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to hang down |
| Readings | すい, た |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 垂
垂 is read すい or た depending on the word.
Example words with 垂
| Example | 垂直 (vertical) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14