Word details

四端

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四端.

Dictionary

Entry

四端たんNounFreq #187189
1

the four beginnings (in Mencius's belief in humanity's innate goodness); the four sprouts

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

four

5 strokesFrequency 47JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

よ.つよっ.つよん

Nanori

よつ

edge, origin, end, point, border, verge, cape

14 strokesFrequency 960JLPT N1Grade 8

On

タン

Kun

はしはた-ばたはな

Nanori

ただしみず

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