Japanese dictionary
How to say "seven" in Japanese
七なな · nana
"Seven" in Japanese is 七, read なな (nana) or しち (shichi). Nana is more common in counting.
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Ways to say "seven" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 七なな · nana | Seven. |
| 七しち · shichi | Seven (in some words). |
| 七つななつ · nanatsu | Seven (things). |
How to use it
Some fixed words use shichi: 七月 (shichigatsu, July), 七時 (shichiji, seven o'clock).
Seven is considered a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods, 七福神 (Shichifukujin).
Example sentences
- 会議は七時からです。Kaigi wa shichiji kara desu.The meeting starts at seven.
- 七人で予約しました。Nananin de yoyaku shimashita.I made a reservation for seven people.
- りんごを七つ買いました。Ringo o nanatsu kaimashita.I bought seven apples.
- 七月七日は七夕です。Shichigatsu nanoka wa Tanabata desu.July 7 is Tanabata.
- 七階でエレベーターを降りてください。Nanakai de erebētā o orite kudasai.Please get off the elevator on the seventh floor.
- 七年前に日本に来ました。Nananen mae ni Nihon ni kimashita.I came to Japan seven years ago.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Is 7 read nana or shichi?
Both. Nana is more common when counting (七人, 七階). Shichi is used in 七時 (seven o'clock) and 七月 (July).
What is 七福神?
七福神 (Shichifukujin) are the Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese folklore.
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