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横
横 (readings: おう, よこ; Japanese kanji) means “horizontal / side”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 横断 (crossing).
What does 横 mean?
| Kanji | 横 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | horizontal / side |
| Readings | おう, よこ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 横
横 is read おう or よこ depending on the word.
Example words with 横
| Example | 横断 (crossing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14