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四方

Readings

Kana: しほう、よも、よほう
Romaji: shihou, yomo, yohou
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Definitions

1

the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions

2

surroundings

3

many countries; the whole world

4

all around; here and there

5

square; quadrilateral; four-sided figure

6

four sides (of a square)

Kanji

Readings: シ、 よ、 よ.つ、 よっ.つ、 よん
Meaning: four
Readings: ホウ、 かた、 -かた、 -がた
Meanings: direction, person, alternative

Example Sentences

(かれ)らは四方(しほう)()げた。
➥They fled in all possible directions.
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(とり)四方八方(しほうはっぽう)(とた)()った。
➥The birds flew away in all directions.
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うわさは四方八方(しほうはっぽう)(ひろ)がった。
➥The rumor spread far and wide.
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(かれ)らは四方八方(しほうはっぽう)()げた。
➥They fled in all directions.
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(かれ)らは四方八方(しほうはっぽう)()らばった。
➥They were scattered in all directions.
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花火(はなび)四方八方(しほうはっぽう)であげられた。
➥The fireworks were set off on all sides.
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