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

Six

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 八Eight

Example Word

六つ: six. The Japanese noun '六つ (むっつ)' means 'six'. It is a traditional way of counting items or objects, often used for general counting or when referring to age. This form is part of the native Japanese counting system, which is distinct from the Sino-Japanese counting system (e.g., 六 (ろく)). For example: there are six apples「りんごが六つある」(りんごがむっつある). The child is six years old「その子は六つです」(そのこはむっつです). This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in informal contexts.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

140

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Soldier

Reading

Parts

丘Hill 八Eight

Example Word

兵: soldier. The Japanese noun '兵 (へい)' primarily means 'soldier'. It refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. This term is often used in formal or historical contexts. For example: The soldier fought bravely「兵は勇敢に戦った」(へいはゆうかんにたたかった). Many soldiers were injured「多くの兵が負傷した」(おおくのへいがふしょうした). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '兵士 (へいし)' which also means 'soldier', but '兵' alone is more concise and often used in literary or formal settings.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

218

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Public

Reading

Parts

八Eight 厶Private

Example Word

公正: fairness or justice. The Japanese noun '公正 (こうせい)' refers to fairness or justice. It is often used in contexts related to impartiality, equity, or ethical correctness. For example: The judge ensured fairness in the trial「裁判官は裁判で公正を確保した」(さいばんかんはさいばんでこうせいをかくほした). Justice is important in society「社会において公正は重要だ」(しゃかいにおいてこうせいはじゅうようだ). This word is commonly used in legal, social, and ethical discussions to emphasize the importance of treating everyone equally and without bias.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

295

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Together

Reading

Parts

龷Twenty (廿)八Eight

Example Word

共通語: common language. The Japanese noun '共通語 (きょうつうご)' refers to a 'common language' or 'lingua franca' that is widely understood and used by people across different regions or groups. It often implies a standard form of communication that bridges dialects or languages. For example: English is the common language of the world「英語は世界の共通語です」(えいごはせかいのきょうつうごです). In Japan, standard Japanese is the common language「日本では標準語が共通語です」(にほんではひょうじゅんごがきょうつうごです). This term can also refer to shared terminology within specific fields or communities.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

340

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tool

Reading

Parts

目Eye 兀Lofty

Example Word

雨具: rainwear. The Japanese noun '雨具 (あまぐ)' refers to 'rainwear' or items used to protect oneself from rain. This includes items like raincoats, umbrellas, and waterproof boots. It is a compound word combining '雨 (あめ)' meaning 'rain' and '具 (ぐ)' meaning 'equipment' or 'gear'. Example sentences: Don't forget your rainwear「雨具を忘れないで」(あまぐをわすれないで). I bought new rainwear for the rainy season「梅雨に備えて新しい雨具を買った」(つゆにそなえてあたらしいあまぐをかった).

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

528

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Combine, Concurrently

Reading

Example Word

兼ねる: unable. The Japanese verb '兼ねる (かねる)' is often used to express the idea of being unable to do something or finding it difficult to do something, usually due to circumstances or conflicting factors. It conveys a sense of hesitation or reluctance. For example: I cannot agree with that「それには賛成しかねる」(それにはさんせいしかねる). It is hard to accept that explanation「その説明は受け入れがたい」(そのせつめいはうけいれがたい). This verb is commonly used in formal or polite contexts and often appears in phrases like '～しかねる' to express difficulty or inability.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1079

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Code, Rule

Reading

Parts

八Eight

Example Word

典型: typical or archetype. The Japanese noun '典型 (てんけい)' refers to something that is representative or characteristic of a particular type, category, or group. It can mean 'typical' when describing something that embodies the usual qualities of a group, or 'archetype' when referring to a perfect example or model of something. For example: He is a typical example of a hardworking student「彼は勤勉な学生の典型だ」(かれはきんべんながくせいのてんけいだ). This story is an archetype of Japanese folklore「この物語は日本の民話の典型です」(このものがたりはにほんのみんわのてんけいです). The word is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe something that perfectly represents a category or idea.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1237

Handwriting