六 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

六

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

む、む.つ、むっ.つ、むい

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

ロク、リク

Meaning

Stroke Count

4 strokes

📝 How to Remember

With 4 strokes, 「六」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「六」has both On-yomi (ロク、リク) and Kun-yomi (む、む.つ、むっ.つ、むい). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)

「六」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you read the kanji 「六」?+

On-yomi: ロク、リク. Kun-yomi: む、む.つ、むっ.つ、むい.

What does 「六」mean in Japanese?+

「六」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.

How many strokes does 「六」have?+

「六」is written with 4 strokes.

Is 「六」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, 「六」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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