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What is the Kanji for 'Six'? | 六

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Six', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Six' is 六.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Six

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mu

    onyomiろく

    roku

    Parts

    Lid Eight

    Example Word

    六: six. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    140

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Lid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eight

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dark

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 亠 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sentence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mix

    kanji

    Meaning

    High, Expensive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital

    kanji

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    Meaning

    Death, Deceased

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inside, Rear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clothes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profound, Mysterious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inmost, Inner heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 16 kanji contain the part 八 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    Meaning

    Father

    kanji

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Public

    kanji

    Meaning

    Together

    kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Proportion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Code, Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soldier

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

Learn the Kanji

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What does 六 mean?

六 means 'Six'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in First Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N5 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.