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八
eight
N5On: はちKun: やっ、や、よう
Memory Aid
This kanji looks like two lines splitting apart, representing the concept of 'eight', possibly hinting at something dividing into parts.
'Hachi' — sounds like 'HATCH-y', like a baby chick HATCHing into eight pieces (a bit silly, but memorable).
Imagine two legs spread wide apart, forming the shape of the number eight. It's a stable, grounded number.
Vocabulary
八つやっつeight (things)
八日ようかeighth day, eight days
八月はちがつAugust
八百屋やおやgreengrocer, fruit and vegetable shop
Example Sentences
今は八時です。
It is eight o'clock now.
りんごが八つあります。
There are eight apples.
今日は八日です。
Today is the eighth day of the month.
あの店は八百屋です。
That shop is a greengrocer.