Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes
四 / four
Kanji for four.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よ.つ、よっ.つ、よん | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
四 carries the meaning four.
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How to write 四
Trace 四 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 四
四人よにんfour people
四つよっつfour things
四月しがつApril
四季しきfour seasons
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四 in context
四月に日本へ行きます。
しがつににほんへいきます
I will go to Japan in April.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 四 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
四 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/四
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