Four in Japanese
"four" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
四
shi
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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four
Reading: shi
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Breath spreading in four directions from mouth. Or four fingers.
What it carries
Four directions, four seasons, stability. Sometimes avoided due to homophone with 'death'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for four?
The most common kanji for "four" is 四, read as shi. It means four. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 四 have?
四 has 5 strokes.