四神

しじん

Meanings

1. Noun four Taoist gods said to reign over the four directions; four gods said to reign over the four seasons See also: 青龍 (せいりょう). See also: 白虎 (びゃっこ). See also: 朱雀 (すざく). See also: 玄武 (げんぶ).

Kanji

• 四 four. Read as シ.
• 神 god. Read as シン.

Words containing 四神

• 四神相応 (しじんそうおう) an ideal topography for the four Taoist gods, with a river in the east, a broad avenue in the west, a basin in the south, and a hill in the north
• 四神獣 (しじんじゅう) four divine beasts

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