Translation and Meaning of: 五 - go
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 五 (go) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: go
Kana: ご
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: (num) five
Meaning in English: (num) five
Definition: One of the numbers. The number after 4.
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Explanation and Etymology - (五) go
The Japanese word for the numeral "five" is 「五」, read as "go" (ご) in hiragana. It is one of the basic words in the Japanese language that students quickly learn. Numbers play a fundamental role in culture and language, being essential for counting objects, marking dates, and defining ages, among many other uses. In Japanese culture, numbers are often associated with symbolic meanings and superstitions, which adds a layer of depth to their application and understanding.
In its etymology, the ideogram 「五」 belongs to the group of characters that the Japanese adapted and imported from Chinese. The stroke of the kanji dates back to representations of ancient notational marks and is composed of five distinct strokes. This simple visual aspect reflects the universality and timeless nature of the number across various cultures throughout history. The morphology and calligraphy associated with these numbers have been crucial in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge through generations.
In the linguistic universe, the number five appears in various expressions and compositions. For example, 「五大湖」 (godai-ko) refers to the Great Lakes, and 「五感」 (gokan) means the five senses. Furthermore, it is interesting to note that when counting items, the pronunciation and use of the number can change according to the specific counters used, such as 「五つ」 (itsutsu) when used for general objects. This flexibility highlights the richness of the Japanese language and its adaptability to various contexts.
In cultural terms, the number five has specific meanings. In the philosophy of Buddhism, as understood in Japan, the number five is associated with the five elements: earth, water, fire, wind, and void. These concepts influence various aspects of Japanese art and architecture, as well as meditative and spiritual practices. The persistence of these cultural meanings underscores the importance of the number in traditions that go beyond the mere act of counting.
Synonyms and similar words
- ご (go) - honorific prefix
- いつ (itsu) - When
- いつつ (itsutsu) - five (number)
- いつつか (itsutsuka) - five (interrogative form)
- いつつの (itsutsuno) - five (used as a modifier)
- いつの (itsuno) - since when
- いつのか (itsunoka) - from when
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ご go
How to Write in Japanese - (五) go
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (五) go:
Example Sentences - (五) go
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi no nenrei wa nijuugosai desu
My age is 25 years old.
My age is 25 years old.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 年齢 - noun that means "age"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 二十五 - numeral meaning "25"
- 歳 - suffix that indicates "years old"
- です - verb "to be" in the present affirmative
Gotsu no ringo wo kaimashita
I bought five apples.
I bought five apples.
- 五つの - five
- りんご - apples
- を - object particle
- 買いました - I bought
Gojūon wa nihongo no kihonteki na oto no kumiawase o hyō shimasu
The 1950s indicate the basic combination of the Japanese sound.
- 五十音 - means "fifty sounds" and refers to the set of Japanese characters used to represent sounds and syllables.
- 日本語 - means "Japanese language".
- 基本的な - means "basic" or "fundamental".
- 音 - means "sound" or "musical note".
- 組み合わせ - means "combination" or "arrangement".
- 表します - means "represents" or "shows".
Gogatsubyoui to iwareru kisetsu ga kirai desu
I don't like the season it's called "Gogatsubyoui"
I hate the season, which is said to be can fly.
- 五月蝿い (gogatsubyoui) - means "noisy like May flies", referring to the constant buzzing of insects during the month of May in Japan.
- と言われる (to iwareru) - means "it is said that".
- 季節 (kisetsu) - means "season".
- が (ga) - subject particle.
- 嫌い (kirai) - means "to hate" or "to dislike".
- です (desu) - polite way of "being" or "being".
Gonichikan yasumi wo torimasu
I'm taking five days off.
Take a day off for five days.
- 五日間 (gokakan) - five days
- 休み (yasumi) - time off, rest
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 取ります (torimasu) - take, take away, get
Kankaku wa ningen no gokan no hitotsu desu
Feeling is one of the five human senses.
The feeling is one of the five senses of humans.
- 感覚 - "sensation" in Japanese.
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the theme of the sentence.
- 人間 - "human being" in Japanese.
- の - grammatical particle that indicates possession.
- 五感 - "five senses"
- の - grammatical particle that indicates possession.
- 一つ - means "one" in Japanese.
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating that the sentence is a statement.
Shikaku wa ningen no gokan no hitotsu desu
Vision is one of the five human senses.
Visuals are one of the five senses of human beings.
- 視覚 (shikaku) - Vision
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 人間 (ningen) - Human being
- の (no) - Possessive particle
- 五感 (gokan) - Five senses
- の (no) - Possessive particle
- 一つ (hitotsu) - One
- です (desu) - Verb ser/estar (polite form)
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