Quick answer
四 is the kanji for "Four". The most common reading is よ (yo). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Four
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
A square room with a window inside and four walls visible — four enclosed walls making a space, like a room with exactly four sides and a center opening.
し (shi) is also the Japanese word for death — that's why four is considered unlucky, and hospitals avoid the 4th floor.
Example Sentences
四月に桜が咲きます。
しがつにさくらがさきます。
Cherry blossoms bloom in April.
四つ角で左に曲がります。
よつかどでひだりにまがります。
Turn left at the intersection.
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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