六

Buddhism

the six realms (Deva realm, Asura realm, Human realm, Animal realm, Hungry Ghost realm, Naraka realm)

sixteen-day-old moon

hexagram

Buddhism

the six elements (earth, water, fire, wind, void, and consciousness)

Numeric; ロー in mahjong

six

inari and maki sushi served together

Buddhism

sixth heaven (of the desire realm)

six copies

Abbreviation

Buddhist pilgrim (carrying 66 copies of the Lotus Sutra to be left at sites across Japan)

the universe; the cosmos

6-shaku-long wooden pole (traditionally used for self-defence, capturing lawbreakers, etc.)

carrying pole; shoulder pole

Historical term

the Six Kingdoms (of China's Warring States period: Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Wei and Zhao)

the six tree-derived incense varieties used in kōdō ceremonies

six kinds

the six senses

hexagonal prism

six codes (constitution, civil code, criminal code, commercial code, code of civil procedure, code of criminal procedure)

Abbreviation

Compendium of Laws

Japanese calendar's six labels, indicating how auspicious each day is

six immortals of poetry; six notable Japanese poets whose poems were included in the anthology Kokin Wakashū

Common noun

the six directions (north, south, east, west, up, and down)

Prefix

hexagonal

the Six Ksitigarbhas (one for each of the six realms)

six-chambered (revolver)

sextant

hexagonal building

Geometry

hexahedron

crest of the Sanada clan (featuring six sen coins, trad. to pay for crossing the Sanzu River)