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八
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:
kun readings:
examples:
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八番
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hachiban |
eighth, number 8 |
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八頭
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hachitō |
eight (large animals) |
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八階
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hakkai |
eighth floor |
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八匹
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happiki |
eight (small animals) |
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八本
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happon |
eight (cylindrical object) |
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八分
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happun |
eight minutes |
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八百
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happyaku |
eight hundred |
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腹八分目
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harahachibu |
stomach 80% full |
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八神殿
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hasshinden |
Hall of the Eight Deities |
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八頭
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hattō |
eight (large animals) |
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十八才
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juhassai |
18 years old |
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八重桜
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yaezakura |
double-petal cherry blossoms |
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八百屋
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yao ya |
produce market |
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八日
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youka |
eighth day (of the month) |
links:
Hara hachi bun me
Wiktionary
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