五・5・伍|ごgo[1]atamadaka (head-high)
いつitsuいi
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Which spelling to use
五五 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it when writing the number five in Japanese.
55 is a less common written form than 五. As a digit rather than a kanji, it may appear where numbers are written with digits.
伍伍 is a less common kanji-only written form than 五. Beginners should normally choose 五 instead.
Definitions
- numeralfive; 5伍 is used in legal documents
Japanese definitions
- 5。四より一多い数。
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