Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
五 / five
Kanji for five.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゴ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いつ.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
五 carries the meaning five.
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How to write 五
Trace 五 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 五
五人ごにんfive people
五ついつつfive things
五月ごがつMay
五十ごじゅうfifty
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五 in context
五時に起きます。
ごじにおきます
I wake up at five o'clock.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 五 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
五 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/五
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