How to say 'Eight' in Japanese | 八つ

word

Meaning

Eight

Reading

Kanji

八Eight

Explanation

The Japanese noun '八つ (やっつ)' means 'eight'. It is a traditional way of counting items, often used for objects that do not have a specific counter or for general counting. This term is part of the native Japanese counting system, which is different from the Sino-Japanese system (e.g., 八 (はち)). For example: there are eight apples「りんごが八つある」(りんごがやっつある). I bought eight books「本を八つ買いました」(ほんをやっつかいました). Note that '八つ' is typically used for counting objects in a more traditional or casual context, and it is less common in modern, formal settings.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

30

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting