Kanji · N5 · 2 strokes
八 / eight
Kanji for eight.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ハチ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | や.つ、やっ.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
八 carries the meaning eight.
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How to write 八
Trace 八 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 八
八人はちにんeight people
八つやっつeight things
八月はちがつAugust
八百屋やおやvegetable shop
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八 in context
八百屋で野菜を買います。
やおやでやさいをかいます
I buy vegetables at the vegetable shop.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 八 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
八 — Kanji Practice
2 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/八
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