VocabJLPT N5
six
Numeric

Definitions

  1. 1. six
  2. 2. 6
This is the number six in Japanese and is one of the basic counting numbers. It is used in both native Japanese and Sino-Japanese counting systems, and appears in everyday contexts like telling time, counting objects, or expressing dates.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She said she'd be home at six.

Sentence 2

It'll be at least six minutes, even at best.

Sentence 3

It's already six?! That went by so fast!

Sentence 4

It's only six and it's already dark outside.

Sentence 5

I've only been running for six minutes and I'm already tired.