(すいへい)

すいへい
noun, na-adjective
horizontal, level
descriptive
1. horizontal, level
Parallel to the horizon; flat and even, not sloping.
Please check if the shelf is level.
The setting sun is sinking below the horizon.
水平線 = horizon (at sea)
This desk isn't level, so pens roll off.

水平(すいへい) means horizontal or level, contrasting with 垂直(すいちょく) (vertical). It's used in construction, design, and everyday contexts.

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Note: The 地平線(ちへいせん) refers to the horizon on land, while 水平線(すいへいせん) refers to the horizon at sea.