縦横

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 縦横 is read じゅうおう here and refers to length and width or to multiple directions.
• Basic usage: It describes crisscrossing waterways as well as the two dimensions of a piece of fabric.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Layout and dimensions
  • 縦横に走っている describes waterways or paths extending in various directions.
  • 縦横を測る means measuring length and width.