八
KanjiJLPT N5
Eight
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
Mnemonic
Two strokes splaying outward — the number eight.
Details
The keyword for 八 is eight. This kanji represents the number eight and is one of the most basic numerical characters in Japanese. Its shape, with two strokes spreading outward from the top, has traditionally been seen as a symbol of prosperity and expansion, since the form suggests something opening up and widening. In Japanese culture, eight is considered a particularly lucky number because of this association with growth and abundance.
- On'yomi
- はち、はつ
- Kun'yomi
- や、や.つ、やっ.つ、よう