四つ | Japanese meaning

四つ【よっつ】

Frequency rank: – (for form よっつ: 52,627. – 54,043.)

numeric

four; 4

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

four years of age
ten o'clock (in the old time system)
burakuminderogatorylikely from cows and pigs having four feetsee also 部落民
cross gripssumoabbreviationsee also 四つ身

Forms

四つ【よっつ】【よつ】
４つ【よっつ】【よつ】
よっつFrequency rank: 52,627. – 54,043.
よつ

Generated definitions (experimental)

four; 4

This meaning denotes the numerical value of four. It is commonly used in counting, addressing amounts, or indicating quantity.

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He bought four strawberries.

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There are four chairs around the table.

four years of age

This refers to the age of someone or something that is four years old. It is often used in contexts concerning children or animals.

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Her son is now four years old.

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That cat is four years old.

ten o'clock (in the old time system)

This meaning describes the time of ten o'clock in traditional Japanese timekeeping. It is used in historical or cultural contexts when discussing time.

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In the old days, ten o'clock was equivalent to four.

、だっ。

In the old clock, four o'clock in the evening was ten o'clock.

burakumin

This refers to a specific social class in Japan that historically faced discrimination. It is used in discussions about social issues, history, and culture.

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In Japanese history, it was divided into four social classes.

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Among the four social classes, there were the burakumin.

cross grips

This relates to a technique in martial arts or sports where one holds with a specific grip that may involve crossing hands or grips. It is applicable in discussions about sport or martial arts techniques.

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He performed the throw using four cross grips.

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It is important to try using four different grips.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to count to fourat four o'clockfour seasonson all foursfour-leaf cloverfour roadsthe fourth boxfour tasksfour peoplefour wheels

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