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四畳半

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四畳半

ょうはん
Noun
Freq #29474
1

four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room

2

small room esp. for assignations

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 1665
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

tatami mat
counter for tatami mats
fold
shut up
do away with

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たた.む
たたみ
かさ.なる
5 strokes
Frequency: 224
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

half
middle
odd number
semi-
part-

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか.ば
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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