九
Nine
ここの(つ) (kokonotsu)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
"The Nine-Tailed Fox." In East Asian folklore, fox spirits gain power as they age. A young fox might know a few tricks, but after centuries of wisdom and magical practice, it can grow additional tails. The ultimate fox possesses nine tails—a sign that it has reached the peak of its power. These legendary creatures were said to be intelligent, beautiful, and powerful enough to shape the fate of kingdoms.
Memory Trick
A nine-tailed fox curls its final tail into the shape 九
Readings
Onyomi: キュウ (kyuu), ク (ku)
Kunyomi: ここの(つ) (kokonotsu)
Example Words
九
きゅう (kyuu)
Nine
九月
くがつ (kugatsu)
September
九人
きゅうにん (kyuunin)
Nine people
九つ
ここのつ (kokonotsu)
Nine things
Example Sentence
九時に学校へ行きます。
くじ に がっこう へ いきます。
kuji ni gakkou e ikimasu
I go to school at nine o'clock.