JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
六 — six
- Reading
- ロク・リク・む・む.つ・むっ.つ・むい
- Meaning
- six
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
六 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ロク・リク・む・む.つ・むっ.つ・むい and it means six. 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.
六 appears in everyday japanese words such as 六 (six), 六 (six) and 六つ (six).
Japanese words containing 六
Frequently asked questions
What does 六 mean in Japanese?
六 means six in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 六 read?
六 is read ロク・リク・む・む.つ・むっ.つ・むい. Reading it inside real words — 六 and 六 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 六 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 六 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 六 in a word?
A common word containing 六 is 六 (む) — "six". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 六 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 六 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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