四方

Meaning

1. n
   the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions
2. n
   surroundings
3. n
   many countries; the whole world
4. n
   all around; here and there
5. n
   square; quadrilateral; four-sided figure
6. n
   four sides (of a square)

Example sentences

• 兵隊は暗闇で四方に目を配った。

  The soldier kept a sharp lookout in the darkness.

• 彼らは四方へ逃げた。

  They fled in all possible directions.

• 日本は四方を海に囲まれている。

  Japan is bounded by water on every side.