Word details

四方

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四方.

Dictionary

Entry

四方ほうNounFreq #5528
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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

four

5 strokesFrequency 47JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

よ.つよっ.つよん

Nanori

よつ

direction, person, alternative

4 strokesFrequency 46JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ホウ

Kun

かた-かた-がた

Nanori

からなたふさまさみち

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