六
six
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
亠 + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of a roof. Shape similar to '入' represents a number.
Symbolism
Hexagram, six realms, yin number. 'Six' is pinnacle of yin in yin-yang.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一六勝負
いちろくしょうぶ
gambling on whether the throw of a die will produce a "one" or a "six"; gambling with dice; gambling; gambling on whether the throw of a die will produce a "one" or a "six"
五臓六腑
ごぞうろっぷ
the five viscera and the six internal organs; inside one's body; in one's heart; the five viscera and the six internal organs
三十六計
さんじゅうろっけい
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat); the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
三面六臂
さんめんろっぴ
rush of business; versatility; man who can do the work of many; rush of business
四六時中
しろくじちゅう
around the clock; day and night; around the clock
二六時中
にろくじちゅう
night and day; all the time; night and day
八面六臂
はちめんろっぴ
competent in all fields; jack of all trades; very active in many fields; competent in all fields
六根清浄
ろっこんしょうじょう
purification of the six roots of perception; purification of the six roots of perception
六法全書
ろっぽうぜんしょ
compendium of laws; statute books; complete book of the Six Codes; compendium of laws
六韜三略
りくとうさんりゃく
The Six Secret Teachings and The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong (two ancient Chinese military treatises); secrets (of the art of war, etc.); mysteries; The Six Secret Teachings and The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong (two ancient Chinese military treatises)
六道輪廻
ろくどうりんね
endless circle of transmigration in the six posthumous worlds; endless circle of transmigration in the six posthumous worlds