四つ・４つ|よっつyottsu[3]odaka (tail-high)
よつyotsu[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
四つ四つ（よっつ） is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it as the default spelling for this word.
４つ４つ（よっつ） is a less common written variant that uses a numeral and kana; beginners should generally choose 四つ（よっつ） instead.
Definitions
- numeralfour; 4
- nounfour years of age
- nounten o'clock (in the old time system)
- nounburakuminlikely from cows and pigs having four feet
- noun, sumocross grips
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