JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
八 — eight
- Reading
- ハチ・や・や.つ・やっ.つ・よう
- Meaning
- eight; eight radical
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
八 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ハチ・や・や.つ・やっ.つ・よう and it means eight; eight radical. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
八 appears in everyday japanese words such as 八 (eight), お八 (between meal snack) and 八つ (eight).
Japanese words containing 八
Frequently asked questions
What does 八 mean in Japanese?
八 means eight; eight radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 八 read?
八 is read ハチ・や・や.つ・やっ.つ・よう. Reading it inside real words — 八 and お八 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 八 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 八 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 八 in a word?
A common word containing 八 is 八 (はち) — "eight". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 八 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 八 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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