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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

    六

    Meaning

    Six

    Reading

    kunyomiむ

    mu

    onyomiろく

    roku

    Parts

    八Eight 亠Lid

    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

    八

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    140

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 六

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

    kanji

    八

    Meaning

    Eight

    radical

    亠

    Meaning

    Lid

六 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    冥

    Meaning

    Dark

Words Using 六

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    六

    Meaning

    Six

    word

    六日

    Meaning

    Six days, Sixth

    word

    六千

    Meaning

    Six thousand

    word

    六百

    Meaning

    Six hundred

    word

    六つ

    Meaning

    Six

    word

    六十

    Meaning

    Sixty

Kanji Related to 六 Through the Part 八

These 16 kanji contain the part 八 as well.

    kanji

    船

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    小

    Meaning

    Small

    kanji

    率

    Meaning

    Command, Proportion

    kanji

    兵

    Meaning

    Soldier

    kanji

    赤

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    摂

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    顔

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    黄

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    公

    Meaning

    Public

    kanji

    典

    Meaning

    Code, Rule

    kanji

    頭

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    共

    Meaning

    Together

    kanji

    父

    Meaning

    Father

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    分

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

Kanji Related to 六 Through the Part 亠

These 18 kanji contain the part 亠 as well.

    kanji

    立

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    文

    Meaning

    Sentence

    kanji

    夜

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    衣

    Meaning

    Clothes

    kanji

    高

    Meaning

    High, Expensive

    kanji

    市

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    衷

    Meaning

    Inmost, Inner heart

    kanji

    京

    Meaning

    Capital

    kanji

    玄

    Meaning

    Profound, Mysterious

    kanji

    交

    Meaning

    Mix

    kanji

    豪

    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

    kanji

    亭

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    帝

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    裏

    Meaning

    Inside, Rear

    kanji

    褒

    Meaning

    Praise

    kanji

    言

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    哀

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    亡

    Meaning

    Death, Deceased

Learn the Kanji 六

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.