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伍
On'yomi
ゴ
GO
Kun'yomi
いつつ
itsutsu
five · five-man squad · file · line
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and five. Five people.
Symbolism
Corporal, ranks, group of five. Represents group of five.
Component Breakdown
伍=
亻五
person + 五
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一伍一什
いちごいちじゅう
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
伍を組む
ごをくむ
To form a team; Joining together as companions
Anime & Manga
刺客伍六七
Scissor Seven
A well-known work with 伍 in its Japanese title.
夏目友人帳 伍
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5
A well-known work with 伍 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伍 mean in Japanese?
伍 means five, five-man squad, file, line.
How do you read 伍?
On'yomi: ゴ (GO). Kun'yomi: いつつ (itsutsu).
How many strokes does 伍 have?
伍 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
伍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means five, five-man squad, file, line. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.