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四獣

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四獣

じゅう
Noun
Freq #197707
1

four beasts (tiger, leopard, black bear, and brown bear)

2

four gods said to rule over the four directions

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
16 strokes
Frequency: 1714
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

animal
beast

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けもの
けだもの
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