The kanji for eight is another with just 2 strokes. As with all number kanji, the Hindu-Arabic 8 is often used instead.

on readings:
  • hachi
kun readings:
  • yat
  • ya
examples:
hachiban eighth, number 8
hachitō eight (large animals)
hakkai eighth floor
happiki eight (small animals)
happon eight (cylindrical object)
happun eight minutes
happyaku eight hundred
harahachibu stomach 80% full
殿 hasshinden Hall of the Eight Deities
hattō eight (large animals)
youka eighth day (of the month)

links:
Hara hachi bun me
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