九
KanjiJLPT N5
Nine
Mnemonic
The number nine.
Details
The keyword for 九 is nine. This kanji represents the number nine, the last single digit in the numerical system. In East Asian culture, nine holds special significance as it is associated with longevity and is considered a highly auspicious number, since its pronunciation in Chinese and Japanese is homophonous with the word for "long-lasting." It is one of the most fundamental and frequently used kanji in everyday counting and numerical expressions.
- On'yomi
- きゅう、く
- Kun'yomi
- ここの、ここの.つ