六
six
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of a roof. Shape similar to '入' represents a number.
Symbolism
Hexagram, six realms, yin number. 'Six' is pinnacle of yin in yin-yang.
Component Breakdown
亠 + 八
Words & Expressions
Words written with 六
Four-Character Compounds
一六勝負
いちろくしょうぶ
gambling on whether the throw of a die will produce a "one" or a "six"; gambling with dice; gambling
五臓六腑
ごぞうろっぷ
the five viscera and the six internal organs; inside one's body; in one's heart
三十六計
さんじゅうろっけい
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
三面六臂
さんめんろっぴ
rush of business; versatility; man who can do the work of many
四六時中
しろくじちゅう
around the clock; day and night
二六時中
にろくじちゅう
night and day; all the time
八面六臂
はちめんろっぴ
competent in all fields; jack of all trades; very active in many fields
六根清浄
ろっこんしょうじょう
purification of the six roots of perception
六法全書
ろっぽうぜんしょ
compendium of laws; statute books; complete book of the Six Codes
六韜三略
りくとうさんりゃく
The Six Secret Teachings and The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong (two ancient Chinese military treatises); secrets (of the art of war, etc.); mysteries
六道輪廻
ろくどうりんね
endless circle of transmigration in the six posthumous worlds
Poetry
鳥羽殿へ五六騎いそぐ野分かな
Five or six riders hurrying to the Toba palace — a late autumn gale.
Anime & Manga
六花の勇者
Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers-
A well-known work with 六 in its Japanese title.
RAINBOW -二舎六房の七人-
Rainbow
A well-known work with 六 in its Japanese title.
刺客伍六七
Scissor Seven
A well-known work with 六 in its Japanese title.
昭和元禄落語心中～助六再び篇～
Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
A well-known work with 六 in its Japanese title.
六畳間の侵略者!?
Invaders of the Rokujoma!?
A well-known work with 六 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
六条天皇
Name contains 六
Emperor Rokujō was the 79th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
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Name contains 六
Viscount Kawakami Sōroku , was a general and one of the chief military strategists in the Imperial Japanese Army during the Donghak Peasant…
Wikipedia六角義賢
Name contains 六
Rokkaku Yoshikata was a samurai head of the Rokkaku clan during Japan's Sengoku period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 六 mean in Japanese?
六 means six.
How do you read 六?
On'yomi: ロク、リク (ROKU, RIKU). Kun'yomi: む、む.つ、むっ.つ、むい (mu, mutsu, muttsu, mui).
How many strokes does 六 have?
六 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 八 (eight).
Is 六 a good kanji for a tattoo?
六 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means six. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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