5W1H

[ˈfaɪvˈdʌbl̩ˌjuːˌwʌˈneɪt͡ʃ]

noun

Any of the six basic question words in English, with 5 of them beginning with “w” (what, when, where, who, why) and 1 of them beginning with “h” (how).

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five W'sfive W's and one Hfive W's and an H
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Meanings

noun5W1H (plural 5W1Hs)

plural 5W1Hs

  1. Any of the six basic question words in English, with 5 of them beginning with “w” (what, when, where, who, why) and 1 of them beginning with “h” (how).

    Synonyms: five W's, five W's and one H, five W's and an H

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of the six basic question words in English, with 5 of them beginning with “w” (what, when, where, who, why) and 1 of them beginning with “h” (how).

Similar
five W'sfive W's and one Hfive W's and an H
Also see
five w's

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 六何法
  • 六何法 (liùhéfǎ)6 basic question
Indonesian adiksimba
  • adiksimba6 basic question
Japanese 5W1H (5W1H)
  • 5W1H (5W1H)6 basic question
Korean 육하원칙
  • 육하원칙 (yukhawonchik)6 basic question
Cite this entry
APA

5W1H. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/5W1H

MLA

“5W1H.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/5W1H. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “5W1H,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/5W1H.

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