Meaning

Primary

Four Things

Word Type

numeral

Explanation

Any number with a attached is a word that means "NUMBER Things." In this case, it's four things.

Reading

よっつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can assume it uses the kun'yomi reading. The part of よん gets converted to a small though, so watch out for that.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 四つのテスト

    four tests

    四つのタイプ

    four types

    四つのグループ

    four groups

Context Sentences

ミルクシェイク、四つ下さい。

Four milkshakes, please.

水に氷が四つ入っていた。

There were four ice cubes in water.

このアパート、クローゼットのかわりにオーブンが四つもある。

This apartment has four ovens in place of closets.

Kanji Composition