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四
四 (readings: し, よ, よん; Japanese kanji) means “four”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 四つ (four things).
What does 四 mean?
| Kanji | 四 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | four |
| Readings | し, よ, よん |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 四
四 is read し or よ or よん depending on the word.
Example words with 四
| Example | 四つ (four things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14