JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
九 — nine
- Reading
- キュウ・ク・ここの・ここの.つ
- Meaning
- nine
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
九 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・ク・ここの・ここの.つ and it means nine. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
九 appears in everyday japanese words such as 九 (nine), 九 (Nine) and 九つ (Nine).
Japanese words containing 九
Frequently asked questions
What does 九 mean in Japanese?
九 means nine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 九 read?
九 is read キュウ・ク・ここの・ここの.つ. Reading it inside real words — 九 and 九 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 九 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 九 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 九 in a word?
A common word containing 九 is 九 (きゅう) — "nine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 九 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 九 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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