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九
九 (readings: く, きゅう, ここの; Japanese kanji) means “nine”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 九つ (nine things).
What does 九 mean?
| Kanji | 九 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nine |
| Readings | く, きゅう, ここの |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 九
九 is read く or きゅう or ここの depending on the word.
Example words with 九
| Example | 九つ (nine things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14