七
JLPT N5
Seven
Readings
On’yomi: シチ (shichi)
Kun’yomi: なな（つ） , なの (nana(tsu), nano)
なな（つ） – seven (used for counting things)
なの – seven (alternative)
Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
七
なな
seven
七つ
ななつ
seven things
七人
ななにん
seven people
七日
なのか
seventh day
七回
ななかい
seven times
Example Sentences
七人います。
ななにん います。
There are seven people.
七日待ちます。
なのか まちます。
I wait seven days.
七回行きました。
ななかい いきました。
I went seven times.
Cultural Note
🌸 Seven (七) is a very auspicious number in Japan.
1. Lucky Number:
o Seven is considered lucky, unlike four (四, “shi” = death).
o Examples: 七福神（しちふくじん） – the Seven Lucky Gods, often depicted in temples and festivals.
2. Festivals & Customs:
o 七五三（しちごさん） – A traditional celebration for children aged 3, 5, and 7, wishing for their healthy growth.
o 七夕（たなばた） – Star Festival on July 7th, celebrating the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi (stars Vega and Altair).
3. Daily Use:
o Seven is used in counting objects (七つ) and time expressions (七時 = 7 o’clock).
1. Lucky Number:
o Seven is considered lucky, unlike four (四, “shi” = death).
o Examples: 七福神（しちふくじん） – the Seven Lucky Gods, often depicted in temples and festivals.
2. Festivals & Customs:
o 七五三（しちごさん） – A traditional celebration for children aged 3, 5, and 7, wishing for their healthy growth.
o 七夕（たなばた） – Star Festival on July 7th, celebrating the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi (stars Vega and Altair).
3. Daily Use:
o Seven is used in counting objects (七つ) and time expressions (七時 = 7 o’clock).