五 — five
五 means “five”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 4 strokes. On'yomi: ゴ (go). Kun'yomi: いつ(つ) (itsutsu). You'll see it in words such as 五つ (itsutsu, “five (things)”).
五
- Meaning
- five
- On'yomi
- ゴ (go)
- Kun'yomi
- いつ(つ) (itsutsu)
- Strokes
- 4
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Numbers
How to remember 五
A lid, a zigzag and a floor. Trace the zigzag and it bends like the number 5.
Parts: It is a simple shape with no smaller parts.
Words with 五
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 五つ | いつつ itsutsu kun | five (things) |
| 五 | ご go on | five; 5 |
Example sentences
- ボールが五つあります。
There are five balls.