Japanese dictionary
How to say "five" in Japanese
五ご · go
"Five" in Japanese is 五 (go). When counting things, you can also say 五つ (itsutsu).
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Ways to say "five" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 五ご · go | Five. |
| 五ついつつ · itsutsu | Five (things). |
| 5ご · go | Five (Arabic numeral). |
How to use it
The fifth day of the month is 五日 (itsuka).
A five-minute walk is 徒歩五分 (toho gofun).
Example sentences
- 駅から歩いて五分です。Eki kara aruite gofun desu.It's a five-minute walk from the station.
- りんごを五つください。Ringo o itsutsu kudasai.Five apples, please.
- 会議は五時に終わります。Kaigi wa goji ni owarimasu.The meeting ends at five.
- 五月五日は子どもの日です。Gogatsu itsuka wa Kodomo no Hi desu.May 5 is Children's Day.
- チームは五人です。Chīmu wa gonin desu.There are five people on the team.
- 五年前に日本に来ました。Gonen mae ni Nihon ni kimashita.I came to Japan five years ago.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say the 5th of the month in Japanese?
Say 五日 (itsuka). Days 1 to 10 of the month have special readings.
How do you count five things in Japanese?
Say 五つ (itsutsu), or use a counter such as 五個 (goko) or 五本 (gohon).
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