Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Is the number four more commonly said as 'yon or 'shi' in japan?

Question:




Answer:


When 4 is used as a number, almost always it is pronounced "yon."
ex: 4回 4番目 4丁目 4本 4通 4頭 4辺 
When 4 is used as a word combined with other kanji characters, it is oftentimes pronounced "shi."
四角形 四国 四季 四苦八苦 四面楚歌 四方八方 
note:
There is no rule without exceptions, no to mention.

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