Definition of 四方 (しほう)

しほう

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
四 four
方 direction, person, alternative
Example sentences(showing 8 results)

もり
森
かじ
火事
しほう
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
しほう
四方
They fled in all possible directions

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

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

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

にほん
日本
しほう
四方
うみ
海
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
しほう
四方
The soldier kept a sharp lookout in the darkness