kanji

Meaning

Eight

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

八つ: eight. 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.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

108

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bowl

Reading

Parts

釒Gold (金)本Book, Origin

Example Word

鉢: bowl or pot. The Japanese noun '鉢 (はち)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'bowl', referring to a deep, round container used for holding food or liquids. The second is 'pot', specifically a container used for planting or holding plants. For example: a rice bowl「ご飯の鉢」(ごはんのはち). a flower pot「花の鉢」(はなのはち). The word can also refer to the shape of something resembling a bowl or pot, such as the crown of a hat or the top of a mountain. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, particularly in gardening or dining.

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1125

Handwriting