Sixth in Japanese
"sixth" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
勘
kan
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense
Reading: kan
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of extreme and power. Discerning with power.
What it carries
Account, intuition, misunderstanding. Represents sensing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sixth?
The most common kanji for "sixth" is 勘, read as kan. It means intuition, perception, check. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 勘 have?
勘 has 11 strokes.