1. vertical; lengthwise; north-south
E.g.: 縦貫 (running north-south, longitudinal penetration), 縦隊 (column, file)
2. to let loose; to release
(a) to shoot an arrow
(b) to set fire
(c) to drive away
3. freely; at will; arbitrary
E.g.: 縦覧 (public inspection), 操縦 (control, steering), 放縦 (self-indulgence, license)
4. even if; granting that
5. to pardon; to let go
6. loose; to loosen
