horizontal, side, width

About this kanji

The kanji 「横」 primarily means "horizontal" or "side." It can be used as a noun or an adjective, but it often appears in compounds. For instance, the word 横断 (おうだん) means "crossing," indicating moving across something, like a street. Another example is 横顔 (よこがお), which means "profile," referring to a side view of a person’s face. You may also encounter 横断歩道 (おうだんほどう), meaning "crosswalk," which is crucial for pedestrian safety. A quick note: when using it in conversation, remember that 横 suggests a side position rather than a height or depth position.

Example sentences

• 車は横に駐車されている。

  The car is parked sideways.

Meanings across languages

English

horizontal, side, width

Tiếng Việt

ngang, bên, chiều rộng

日本語

横, よこ, そば

한국어

수평, 측면, 너비

中文

水平, 边, 宽度

id

horizontal, sisi, lebar

th

แนวนอน, ด้าน, ความกว้าง

es

horizontal, lado, ancho

fr

horizontal, côté, largeur

de

horizontal, Seite, Breite

pt

horizontal, lado, largura

Common compounds

• 横断おうだんcrossing, transverse
• 横顔よこがおprofile, side view
• 横断歩道おうだんほどうcrosswalk
• 横付けよこづけpull up (a vehicle) beside