How do you say "sixty-nine" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "sixty-nine" is 六十九 (rokujūkyū). It is a adjective.

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Pronunciation

六十九 is written in kanji. Romanised as rokujūkyū, it sounds roughly like "roh-koo-joo-kyoo" to an English ear.

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Questions about 六十九

How do you pronounce 六十九?

六十九 is romanised as rokujūkyū. Say it roughly like "roh-koo-joo-kyoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 六十九 formal or casual?

六十九 is a na-adjective or noun-adjective. It is neutral in register and fits naturally in both casual and polite sentences. Add na before a noun, or use desu for a polite predicate.

How is 六十九 written in Japanese?

六十九 is written using kanji. Kanji characters carry the core meaning; any hiragana or katakana that follow show grammatical endings.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.