Dictionary
English - Japanese
Four
fɔr
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
四 (し, shi), 四つ (よっつ, yottsu), 四分の一 (よんぶんのいち, yonbun no ichi), 四人 (よにん, yonin), 四方 (しほう, shihou)
Four meanings in Japanese
四 (し, shi)
Example:
I have four apples.
私はリンゴを四つ持っています。
There are four seasons in a year.
一年には四つの季節があります。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in counting or referring to a specific quantity.
Note: The number four can also be pronounced as 'よん' (yon) in some contexts, especially when counting, to avoid the association with death (死, shi).
四つ (よっつ, yottsu)
Example:
I would like four of those, please.
それを四つください。
There are four people in my family.
私の家族は四人です。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation, especially when counting objects.
Note: This is a native Japanese counting word used for small quantities.
四分の一 (よんぶんのいち, yonbun no ichi)
Example:
One-fourth of the cake is left.
ケーキの四分の一が残っています。
I need one-fourth of the budget for this project.
このプロジェクトの予算の四分の一が必要です。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in mathematical or financial contexts.
Note: This expression is used when talking about fractions.
四人 (よにん, yonin)
Example:
There are four people in our group.
私たちのグループには四人います。
Four people are coming to the meeting.
会議には四人が来ます。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used when specifying the number of people.
Note: This form is specifically for counting people.
四方 (しほう, shihou)
Example:
He looked in all four directions.
彼は四方を見ました。
The four corners of the room were decorated.
部屋の四方は飾られていました。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in literary or formal contexts to refer to all directions.
Note: This term can also imply a sense of completeness or totality.
Four's synonyms
four
The cardinal number 4.
Example: There are four seasons in a year.
Note:
quartet
A group of four people or things.
Example: The quartet performed a beautiful piece of music.
Note: Quartet specifically refers to a group of four individuals or objects, often used in music or performance contexts.
tetrad
A group or set of four.
Example: The tetrad of friends went on a road trip together.
Note: Tetrad is a more formal or technical term to describe a group of four, often used in scientific or academic contexts.
quadruplet
One of four children born at the same time to the same mother.
Example: The quadruplets were born healthy and happy.
Note: Quadruplet specifically refers to one of four siblings born at the same time, usually used in the context of multiple births.
Four expressions, common phrases
Four-letter word
A term used to refer to a swear word or a simple, offensive word.
Example: He used a lot of four-letter words when he was angry.
Note: Refers to short, offensive words, not necessarily related to the number 4.
Four corners of the earth
To indicate all parts or directions of the world.
Example: They searched the four corners of the earth for the missing artifact.
Note: Refers to all directions, not specifically the number 4.
Four-eyes
A slang term for a person who wears glasses.
Example: He teased his friend by calling him 'four-eyes' because he wore glasses.
Note: Refers to a person wearing glasses, not directly related to the number 4.
Four on the floor
Refers to all four limbs (arms and legs) on the ground while dancing or exercising.
Example: The music was so lively that everyone was dancing with four on the floor.
Note: Refers to the position of limbs while dancing, not related to the number 4 itself.
Four score and seven years ago
An old-fashioned way of saying '87 years ago'.
Example: Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation.
Note: Uses 'score' to mean 20, not directly related to the number 4.
Four-letter man
Refers to a person who speaks bluntly or uses short, direct language.
Example: He's known as the four-letter man because of his short, direct way of speaking.
Note: Describes a person's communication style, not tied to the number 4.
Four walls
Refers to the boundaries or limits of one's home or personal space.
Example: After a long day, she just wanted to be within the comfort of her four walls.
Note: Describes physical boundaries, not directly related to the number 4.
Four everyday (slang) expressions
Foursome
A group of four people or things.
Example: We're going to play golf with a foursome this afternoon.
Note: Refers specifically to a group of four, usually people engaging in an activity together.
Forty winks
A short nap or brief sleep.
Example: I need to take forty winks after that long drive.
Note: A colloquial way of saying 'nap' or 'rest', often used humorously.
Quarter past four
Refers to the time on the clock at 4:15.
Example: The meeting starts at a quarter past four, so don't be late!
Note: Precision in timekeeping, specifying 15 minutes past the hour.
Four-leaf clover
A clover plant with four leaves, considered lucky.
Example: She found a rare four-leaf clover in the garden.
Note: Refers to a specific type of clover that is believed to bring good luck.
Four eyes are better than two
Indicates that it's helpful to have two people check or examine something for accuracy.
Example: Let's proofread this document together. Four eyes are better than two!
Note: Emphasizes the benefit of having more than one person involved in a task for accuracy or quality control.
Score (four-score)
To achieve or win something, especially in a game or competition.
Example: He scored four goals in the match.
Note: While 'four-score' may sound similar to 'four', it actually refers to achieving a high number or performing well in a specific context.
Four - Examples
Four is the number after three.
I need to multiply this number by four.
The fourth book in the series is my favorite.
Four grammar
Four - Numeral (Numeral) / Cardinal number (Cardinal number)
Lemma: four
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
four Contains 1 syllables: four
Phonetic transcription: ˈfȯr
four , ˈfȯr (The red syllable is stressed)
Four - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
four: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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