JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
五 — five
- Reading
- ゴ・いつ・いつ.つ
- Meaning
- five
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
五 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ゴ・いつ・いつ.つ and it means five. 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.
五 appears in everyday japanese words such as 五 (Five), 五つ (five) and 五日 (five days).
Japanese words containing 五
Frequently asked questions
What does 五 mean in Japanese?
五 means five in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 五 read?
五 is read ゴ・いつ・いつ.つ. Reading it inside real words — 五 and 五つ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 五 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 五 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 五 in a word?
A common word containing 五 is 五 (ご) — "Five". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 五 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 五 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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