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五
“five” in Japanese is 五, read go, itsu (ご, いつ). 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).
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いすが五つある。
いすがいつつある。There are five chairs.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 五 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | five |
| Readings | ご, いつ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 五つ (five things) |
How to read 五
五 is read go (ご) or itsu (いつ) depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-08-28