Meaning

Primary

Shikoku

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The four country is another section of Japan. It's quite nice, too. Look on a map and try to find it. So, the meaning of this word is also the reading, which you should be able to figure out because it's all on'yomi: Shikoku.

Reading

しこく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You've learned them already, so you should be able to read this on your own!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 四国にいる

    to be in Shikoku

    四国に行く

    to go to Shikoku

    四国にある

    to be in Shikoku

Context Sentences

四国にはまだ行ったことがありません。

I still haven’t been to Shikoku.

四国での生活にはなれましたか?

Have you gotten used to life in Shikoku yet?

四国には、きれいな山と、おいしいうどんが、あります。

Shikoku has beautiful mountains and delicious udon noodles.

Kanji Composition