Definition of 四維 (しい)

noun
1.
four ordinal directions
See also:四隅
2.
four cardinal principles of the state (propriety, justice, integrity, sense of shame)(only relevant for しい)(from Guanzi)
Other readings:
四維【しゆい】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
four
fiber, tie, rope