Moji Ninja九 — nine
九 means “nine”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 2 strokes. On'yomi: キュウ (kyuu), ク (ku). Kun'yomi: ここの(つ) (kokonotsu). You'll see it in words such as 九つ (kokonotsu, “nine (things)”).
九
- Meaning
- nine
- On'yomi
- キュウ (kyuu), ク (ku)
- Kun'yomi
- ここの(つ) (kokonotsu)
- Strokes
- 2
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Numbers
How to remember 九
Almost ten (十), but the tail curls away with a hook (乙). Nine is one short of ten.
Parts: 丿 slash · 乙 hook
Words with 九
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 九つ | ここのつ kokonotsu kun | nine (things) |
| 九九 | くく kuku on | times tables |
| 九 | きゅう kyuu on | nine; 9 |
Example sentences
- 九九をおぼえました。
I learned my times tables.