How to say “Five” in Japanese
The most common way to say “five” in Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
五
Frequently asked
How do you say "Five" in Japanese?
"Five" in Japanese is "五". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "五" written in Japanese?
Japanese uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "五" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "五" in Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "五" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.