How to say 'Six' in Japanese | 六つ

word

Meaning

Six

Reading

Kanji

六Six

Explanation

The Japanese noun '六つ (むっつ)' means 'six'. It is a traditional way of counting items or objects, often used for general counting or when referring to age. This form is part of the native Japanese counting system, which is distinct from the Sino-Japanese counting system (e.g., 六 (ろく)). For example: there are six apples「りんごが六つある」(りんごがむっつある). The child is six years old「その子は六つです」(そのこはむっつです). This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in informal contexts.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

28

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting