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五
五 (readings: ご, いつ; Japanese kanji) means “five”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 五つ (five things).
What does 五 mean?
| Kanji | 五 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | five |
| Readings | ご, いつ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 五
五 is read ご or いつ depending on the word.
Example words with 五
| Example | 五つ (five things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14