The kanji for seven looks like a lowercase t. Like the kun reading is used more frequently. And as with all number kanji, the Hindu-Arabic 7 is often used instead.

on readings:
  • shichi
kun readings:
  • nana
examples:
nanaban seventh, number 7
nanafun seven minutes
nanahiki seven (small animals)
nanahyaku seven hundred
nanakai seventh floor
nanatō seven (large animals)
nanoka 7th day (of the month)
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shichitō seven (large animals)

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Last ∆ on 17 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.