Japanese dictionary
How to say "eight" in Japanese
八はち · hachi
"Eight" in Japanese is 八 (hachi). When counting things, you can also say 八つ (yattsu).
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Ways to say "eight" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 八はち · hachi | Eight. |
| 八つやっつ · yattsu | Eight (things). |
| 8はち · hachi | Eight (Arabic numeral). |
How to use it
Before some counters, hachi becomes happa: 八本 (happon), 八分 (happun).
八 is considered a lucky number in Japan because its shape widens toward the bottom, suggesting growth.
Example sentences
- 会議は八時からです。Kaigi wa hachiji kara desu.The meeting starts at eight.
- りんごを八つ買いました。Ringo o yattsu kaimashita.I bought eight apples.
- チームは八人です。Chīmu wa hachinin desu.There are eight people on the team.
- 八月に休みを取ります。Hachigatsu ni yasumi o torimasu.I'm taking time off in August.
- ここから八分くらいです。Koko kara happun kurai desu.It's about eight minutes from here.
- 八階の会議室に来てください。Hakkai no kaigishitsu ni kite kudasai.Please come to the meeting room on the eighth floor.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Why is 8 lucky in Japan?
The kanji 八 widens toward the bottom, a shape called 末広がり (suehirogari), which suggests prosperity growing over time.
How do you say eight things in Japanese?
Say 八つ (yattsu), or use a counter like 八個 (hakko) or 八本 (happon).
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