How to say 'Six' in Japanese | 六

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The Japanese word for Six is 'Roku', written as 六 in Japanese.'Six' in hiragana is ろく.

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六

Meaning

Six

Reading

ろく

roku

Kanji

六Six

Explanation

The Japanese noun '六 (ろく)' means 'six'. It is a numeral used to represent the number six in counting or describing quantities. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as telling time, counting objects, or indicating age. For example: It's six o'clock「六時です」(ろくじです). There are six apples「りんごが六つあります」(りんごがむっつあります). The number six is also considered lucky in some cultures, which can add a positive connotation when used in certain contexts.

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Kanji in the Word 六

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

六

Meaning

Six

Words Related to 六 Through the Kanji 六

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 六 as well.

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六日

Meaning

Six days, Sixth

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六つ

Meaning

Six

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六十

Meaning

Sixty

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六百

Meaning

Six hundred

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六千

Meaning

Six thousand

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What does 'Roku' (六) mean?

'Roku' means 'Six' .

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