Kanji 四: four
Kanji 四: four. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
four
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine a square enclosure (囗) with legs (儿) inside. Since a square is defined by its four sides, associate this shape with the number 'four.' You can find this kanji in common words like 'four directions' (四方) or 'four seasons' (四季節).