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六
六 (readings: ろく, む; Japanese kanji) means “six”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 六つ (six things).
What does 六 mean?
| Kanji | 六 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | six |
| Readings | ろく, む |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 六
六 is read ろく or む depending on the word.
Example words with 六
| Example | 六つ (six things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14