四獣

しじゅう

Meanings

1. Noun four beasts (tiger, leopard, black bear, and brown bear)
2. four gods said to rule over the four directions See also: 四神 (しじん).

Kanji

• 四 four. Read as シ.
• 獣 beast. Read as ジュウ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists