Definition of 四方 (しほう)

ほう

四方

しほう

shihou

noun
1.
the four cardinal directions, north, east, south and west, all directions
2.
surroundings(only relevant for しほう and よほう)
3.
many countries, the whole world(only relevant for しほう)
4.
all around, here and there(only relevant for よも)
5.
square, quadrilateral, four-sided figure(only relevant for しほう and よほう)
6.
four sides (of a square)
Other readings:
四方【よも】
四方【よほう】
Related Kanji
four
direction, person, alternative
Example sentences(showing 8 results)

もり
火事
ほう
四方
ひろ
広がり
はじ
始めた
The forest fire began to spread in all directions

The tree thrusts its branches far and wide

かれ
彼ら
ほう
四方
They fled in all possible directions

ほん
日本
ほう
四方
うみ
くに
Japan is a country surrounded by the sea on all sides

ほん
日本
ほう
四方
うみ
Japan is bounded by water on every side

きょうふ
強風
ほう
四方
Fanned by the strong wind, the flames spread in all directions

ほん
日本
ほう
四方
うみ
しまぐに
島国
Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea on all sides

へいたい
兵隊
くらやみ
暗闇
ほう
四方
The soldier kept a sharp lookout in the darkness