四方
しほう
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions; surroundings
Common word
Meanings
Noun
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions- surroundings
- many countries; the whole world
- all around; here and there
- square; quadrilateral; four-sided figure
All 6 meanings
- four sides (of a square)
Example sentences
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They fled in all possible directions.
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The soldier kept a sharp lookout in the darkness.
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Japan is bounded by water on every side.
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The forest fire began to spread in all directions.
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Japan is a country surrounded by the sea on all sides.
More examples (5)
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Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea on all sides.
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Fanned by the strong wind, the flames spread in all directions.
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The tree thrusts its branches far and wide.
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Japan is a maritime nation surrounded on all sides by ocean.
田舎では草も木も石も人間くさい呼吸をして四方から私に話しかけ私に取りすがるが、都会ではぎっしり詰まった満員電車の乗客でも川原の石ころどうしのように黙ってめいめいが自分の事を考えている。
In the countryside, the breaths of the grass, the trees, and the rocks have the foul smell of humans. They call to me from all directions, and they cling to me. But in the city, even the passengers of a jam-packed train are as quiet as pebbles on the riverbed, and everyone is only thinking of themselves.