四字熟語

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Japanese

Kanji in this term

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じゅく
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kun'yomi on'yomi
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Etymology

Yojijukugo (四字熟語), from (yo, four) +‎ (ji, character) +‎ 熟語 (jukugo, kanji compound)

Pronunciation

Noun

()()(じゅく)() (yoji jukugo

  1. (lexicography) a four-kanji set phrase

Usage notes

  • Opinions on what qualifies as a 四字熟語 vary considerably. The word 四字熟語 itself may be considered a 四字熟語 in a broader sense, but may not be so in a more narrow sense. Generally, a word is more likely to be considered a 四字熟語 if it is more idiomatic or has a longer history of usage.

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