四方
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四方
1
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions
Examples
その木は広く枝を四方に張り出している。
The tree thrusts its branches far and wide.
2
しほう／よほう only
surroundings
3
しほう only
many countries; the whole world
4
よも only
all around; here and there
5
しほう／よほう only
square; quadrilateral; four-sided figure
6
four sides (of a square)
Kanji in this Word
四
5 strokes
Frequency: 47
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
four
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ
よ.つ
よっ.つ
よん
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
つ
よつ
方
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
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
も
わ
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