What does 六 mean in Japanese?
六 means “six” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 六 (six), 六つ (six things), and 六月 (June).
For learners, the key is to study 六 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related kanji.
Reading
On’yomi: ロク (roku)
Kun’yomi: む-つ (mu-tsu), むっ-つ (mutsu-tsu), むい- (mui-)
Basic Information
| Kanji | 六 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | six |
| Stroke Count | 4 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
How to Understand This Kanji
六 is not limited to one English translation. In 六 (ろく), it means six; in 六つ (むっつ), it points to six things; and in 六月 (ろくがつ), it is used for June. Reading these compounds side by side helps you understand the range of the kanji.
Common Words
- 六（ろく / roku） — six
- 六つ（むっつ / muttsu） — six things
- 六月（ろくがつ / rokugatsu） — June
- 六日（むいか / muika） — the sixth day; six days
- 六百（ろっぴゃく / roppyaku） — six hundred
- 六人（ろくにん / rokunin） — six people
Example Sentences
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六時に起きました。
ろくじにおきました。 / Roku-ji ni okimashita.
I woke up at six o’clock.
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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 ōi desu.
It rains a lot in June.
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六つの椅子を用意しました。
むっつのいすをよういしました。 / Muttsu no isu o yōi shimashita.
I prepared six chairs.
When Learners Usually See This Kanji
Start with 六 (ろく / roku) because it keeps the core meaning of 六 clear. Then add 六つ and 六月 to see how the reading and meaning shift in real vocabulary. Do not memorize 六 as a single English word; connect it to actual words and example sentences.
Summary
六 means “six” and appears in useful Japanese words such as 六, 六つ, and 六月.