Japanese

ろく
Meaning: six
Part of Speech: Noun, Number

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Handwriting

六

Example sentences

He has six children.
毎朝、六時に起きます。
I wake up at six every morning.
この部屋は六畳の広さがあります。
This room is six tatami mats in size.
日本の仏教は六世紀に百済から伝来した。
Buddhism was introduced to Japan from Baekje in the 6th century.
今日の授業は六時限まであるので、帰りが遅くなりそうだ。
Today's classes go until the 6th period, so I'll likely be late getting home.

Usage Notes

The cardinal number six. Often written in kanji in formal or vertical text.

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