Kanji
Numbers 一–五
一
one
Readings: イチ / ひと(つ)
Parts
一 a single horizontal line
How to remember
One single stroke lying on the floor — the simplest kanji there is: one.
Words using it
二
two
Readings: ニ / ふた(つ)
Parts
一 horizontal line (stacked twice)
How to remember
Two futon mats stacked on the floor: two.
Words using it
三
three
Readings: サン / みっ(つ)
Parts
一 horizontal line (stacked three times)
How to remember
Three shelves on the wall, one above the other: three.
Words using it
四
four
Readings: シ / よん・よっ(つ)・よ
Parts
囗 enclosure / box·儿 legs
How to remember
A box with a pair of legs trapped inside — four walls all around: four.
Words using it
五
five
Readings: ゴ / いつ(つ)
Parts
五 a path crossing two floors
How to remember
A staircase zig-zagging between two floors — climb it in five steps.
Words using it