# 九

> 九: nine

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- **On'yomi readings**: キュウ, ク
- **Kun'yomi readings**: ここの, ここのつ
- **Meanings**: nine

## Notes

This kanji represents the number nine. It is a common character often used in dates or sequences. It is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary. The shape is thought to originate from a bent arm or an archaic character representing the concept of a claw or a gathering motion.