Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
六 / six
Kanji for six.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ロク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | む.つ、むっ.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
六 carries the meaning six.
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How to write 六
Trace 六 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 六
六人ろくにんsix people
六つむっつsix things
六月ろくがつJune
六十ろくじゅうsixty
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六 in context
六月は雨が多い。
ろくがつはあめがおおい
June has a lot of rain.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 六 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
六 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/六
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