1. the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions
2. surroundings
when read as "しほう, よほう"
3. many countries; the whole world
when read as "しほう"
4. all around; here and there
when read as "よも"
5. square; quadrilateral; four-sided figure
when read as "しほう, よほう"
6. four sides (of a square)