四よ里り四よ方ほう

noun

large area; four ri square

Literally a square with sides of 4 ri (approx. 16 km²). Used figuratively for a broad area or region.

See also: 里 (り)

• この四よ里り四よ方ほうの土と地ちは、かつて一ひとつの藩はんが治おさめていた。

  This large area of land was once governed by a single domain.

noun

Edo

Historical reference to the original size of Edo's jōkamachi (castle town), which was said to be four ri square.

See also: 城下町

• 江え戸どは四よ里り四よ方ほうの大だい城じょう下か町まちだったと言いわれる。

  It is said that Edo was a large castle town four ri square.