五 – Five (Go / Itsutsu Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 五.
Kanji 五 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
五 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 五月 (gogatsu – May) and 五分 (gofun – five minutes).
Used when counting five items, such as りんごが五つ (ringo ga itsutsu – five apples).
五 Stroke Order – How to Write 五
五 is written with 4 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the top horizontal stroke, then the left vertical, then the inner horizontal, finishing with the enclosing bottom stroke.
Common Words Using 五 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 五, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 五
See 五 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
りんごが五つあります。
りんごが いつつ あります。
Ringo ga itsutsu arimasu.
There are five apples.
五人の子供がいます。
ごにんの こどもが います。
Gonin no kodomo ga imasu.
There are five children.
五月に旅行します。
ごがつに りょこうします。
Gogatsu ni ryokou shimasu.
I will travel in May.
会議室は五階にあります。
かいぎしつは ごかいに あります。
Kaigishitsu wa gokai ni arimasu.
The meeting room is on the fifth floor.
駅まで五分かかります。
えきまで ごふん かかります。
Eki made gofun kakarimasu.
It takes five minutes to the station.
Frequently Asked Questions About 五
What does the Kanji 五 mean?
五 means five. It is one of the most common JLPT N5 kanji and appears in many everyday words such as 五月 (gogatsu, May) and 五人 (gonin, five people).
What is the Onyomi reading of 五?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading of 五 is ゴ (go), as in 五月 (gogatsu, May) and 五分 (gofun, five minutes).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 五?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) reading of 五 is いつ.つ (itsutsu, five things).
How many strokes does 五 have?
五 is written with 4 strokes.
Is 五 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 五 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is one of the first number kanji beginners learn.
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