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四
The kanji for four is completely different from the first three. It
is also unusual for numbers in that the kun reading is used more
often than the on one. As
with all number kanji, the Hindu-Arabic 4 is often used instead.
on readings:
kun readings:
examples:
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四季
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shiki |
four seasons |
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四方拝
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shihōhai |
Rite of the Four Directions |
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四日
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yokka |
4th day (of the month) |
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四番
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yonban |
fourth, number 4 |
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四分
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yonfun |
four minutes |
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四匹
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yonhiki |
four (small animals) |
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四本
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yonhon |
four (cylindrical object) |
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四百
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yonhyaku |
four hundred |
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四階
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yonkai |
fourth floor |
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四頭
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yontō |
four (large animals) |
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四谷
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Yotsuya |
a part of Tokyo |
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四ツ谷
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Yotsuya |
a part of Tokyo |
links:
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