Illustration: At a low kitchen table, a child proudly presents a plain tray holding exactly four round dumplings. The dumplings sit well apart in a simple row, with none hidden by hands or utensils. Each has a tiny pinched top, and one leans slightly as though it might roll away.

JLPT N5numeralLevel estimated by Bebop

四し

shi

four

Standalone 四 is usually read よん; 四月 is read しがつ. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 四月しがつ一日ついたちです。

    It’s April first.

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  2. 大学だいがくは4月がつからだよ。

    The university starts in April.

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  3. 授業じゅぎょうは4月がつからです。

    Classes begin in April.

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Kanji in 四

  • 四fourOnシKunよ・よつ・よっつ

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