Translation of Japanese word "四" to English
四
よん
[yon]
IPA: /joɴ/
Meaning
NumeralA numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••).
How to use
四 (shi / yo) — '4 / four'. Read as yon in counting to avoid confusion with 死 (death). 四つ (yottsu) — four. 四月 (shigatsu) — April.
🇬🇧 English
four (4)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 四
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): よん
Romaji Transcription: yon
Example Sentences
四人で旅行に行きました。
よにんで りょこうに いきました。
I went on a trip with four people.
四時間寝ました。
よん じかん ねました。
I slept for four hours.
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Common phrases
- 四月— April
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Frequency rank: #191 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "四" mean?▼
The Japanese word "四" means "four (4)" in English.
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