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Meaning of 四更(しこう) in Japanese

四更
Kana Reading
しこう
Romaji
shikō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    fourth watch of the night (approx. 1 am to 3 am)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

7 strokes

grow late, night watch, sit up late, of course

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: さら, さら.に, ふ.ける, ふ.かす

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

four

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: よ, よ.つ, よっ.つ, よん

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