六 – Six (Roku / Muttsu Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 六.
Kanji 六 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
六 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 六月 (rokugatsu – June) and 六階 (rokkai – sixth floor).
Used when counting six items, such as りんごが六つ (ringo ga muttsu – six apples).
六 Stroke Order – How to Write 六
六 is written with 4 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the top dot, then the horizontal, then the left and right strokes that fan outward.
Common Words Using 六 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 六, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 六
See 六 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
りんごが六つあります。
りんごが むっつ あります。
Ringo ga muttsu arimasu.
There are six apples.
六人で旅行しました。
ろくにんで りょこうしました。
Rokunin de ryokou shimashita.
Six of us traveled together.
六月は雨が多いです。
ろくがつは あめが おおいです。
Rokugatsu wa ame ga ooi desu.
It rains a lot in June.
彼のオフィスは六階にあります。
かれの おふぃすは ろっかいに あります。
Kare no ofisu wa rokkai ni arimasu.
His office is on the sixth floor.
毎朝六時に起きます。
まいあさ ろくじに おきます。
Maiasa rokuji ni okimasu.
I wake up at six o'clock every morning.
Frequently Asked Questions About 六
What does the Kanji 六 mean?
六 means six. It is one of the most common JLPT N5 kanji and appears in many everyday words such as 六月 (rokugatsu, June) and 六人 (rokunin, six people).
What is the Onyomi reading of 六?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading of 六 is ロク (roku), as in 六月 (rokugatsu, June) and 六階 (rokkai, sixth floor).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 六?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) reading of 六 is む.っつ (muttsu, six things).
How many strokes does 六 have?
六 is written with 4 strokes.
Is 六 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 六 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is one of the first number kanji beginners learn.
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