How to say 5 in Japanese?

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Number Romaji Kana Kanji Audio
5 go ご 五

The number five in Japanese is ご (go). It is easy to pronounce and is common in larger forms such as fifty (go-juu) or five hundred (go-hyaku). You will also hear it when counting people, for example 五人 (go-nin) for five people. The sound should be short and crisp, with a strong g at the start. Listening and repeating with the audio will help you lock in the correct rhythm and pronunciation.

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