ONはち
KUNやっ、や、よう
Meanings
eight

How to remember

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

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