JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
四 — four
- Reading
- シ・よ・よ.つ・よっ.つ・よん
- Meaning
- four
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
四 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is シ・よ・よ.つ・よっ.つ・よん and it means four. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
四 appears in everyday japanese words such as 四 (four), 四 (Four) and 四季 (four seasons).
Japanese words containing 四
Frequently asked questions
What does 四 mean in Japanese?
四 means four in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 四 read?
四 is read シ・よ・よ.つ・よっ.つ・よん. Reading it inside real words — 四 and 四 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 四 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 四 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 四 in a word?
A common word containing 四 is 四 (し) — "four". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 四 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 四 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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