Word details

四夷

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四夷.

Dictionary

Entry

四夷NounFreq #207473
1

Derogatory

Four Barbarians; derogative name for various ancient non-Chinese peoples bordering ancient China

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

four

5 strokesFrequency 47JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

よ.つよっ.つよん

Nanori

よつ

barbarian, savage, Ainu

6 strokesFrequency 2,324Grade 9

On

Kun

えびすえみしころ.すたい.らげる

Nanori

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