Six in Japanese
"six" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
六
roku
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "six". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
六 is six. 陸 is the formal form used on cheques, where 六 could be altered. 坪 is a unit of area, caught here only by a gloss.
Top pick
six
Reading: roku
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of a roof. Shape similar to '入' represents a number.
What it carries
Hexagram, six realms, yin number. 'Six' is pinnacle of yin in yin-yang.
Related kanji for "six"
six
riku
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'high ground' (坴), representing land as opposed to water. Indicates the stability of solid ground.
six
hei
Composed of earth and flat. Flat earth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for six?
The most common kanji for "six" is 六, read as roku. It means six. Related kanji: 陸 (six), 坪 (six).
How many strokes does 六 have?
六 has 4 strokes.