六(むっ)つ

六(むっ)つ is the native Japanese number for counting six general items.

NATIVE COUNTING SYSTEM (1-10):

• 一(ひと)つ (1), 二(ふた)つ (2), 三(みっ)つ (3), 四(よっ)つ (4), 五(いつ)つ (5)
• 六(むっ)つ (6), 七(なな)つ (7), 八(やっ)つ (8), 九(ここの)つ (9), 十(とお) (10)

WHEN TO USE:

• General objects without specific counters
• Age up to 9: 六(むっ)つ = 6 years old
• Abstract things: 理由(りゆう)が六(むっ)つ (six reasons)

CHINESE VS. NATIVE:

• 六(ろく): Sino-Japanese (used with counters like 個(こ), 本(ほん))
• 六(むっ)つ: Native Japanese (standalone counting)

EXAMPLE CONTRAST:

• りんごを六(むっ)つ: six apples (native)
• りんごを六(ろっ)個(こ): six apples (Sino-Japanese + counter)