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四方八方

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四方八方

うはっぽう
Noun
四字熟語
Freq #14525
1

in all directions

Examples
うわさは四方八方に広がった。
The rumor spread far and wide.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 47
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

four

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.つ
よっ.つ
よん
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よつ
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

direction
person
alternative

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
から
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
2 strokes
Frequency: 92
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

eight
eight radical (no. 12)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハチ
ハツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や.つ
やっ.つ
よう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はっ
やち
やつ
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