Translation and Meaning of: 八 - hachi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 八 (hachi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hachi
Kana: はち
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: (num) eight
Meaning in English: (num) eight
Definition: The number "8".
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (八) hachi
The Japanese word 八 (hachi) means "eight". Its etymology comes from the corresponding Chinese character, which represents the number eight and has the shape of a horizontal stroke with two vertical strokes at each end. The character 八 is composed of two parallel horizontal strokes, representing the idea of "double" or "twice", and a vertical stroke that cuts through the two horizontal strokes, representing the idea of "division" or "separation". The number eight is considered auspicious in Chinese and Japanese culture as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.How to Write in Japanese - (八) hachi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (八) hachi:
Synonyms and Similar - (八) hachi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
八; 八つ; はち; や; よう; よっ; よん
Words containing: 八
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ようか
Romaji: youka
Translation / Meaning:
Eight days; the eighth (day of the month)
Kana: やっつ
Romaji: yatsu
Translation / Meaning:
(num) eight
Kana: やおや
Romaji: yaoya
Translation / Meaning:
greengrocer
Kana: おやつ
Romaji: oyatsu
Translation / Meaning:
1. (United Kingdom) Snack between meals; afternoon refreshment; Evening tea; 2. mid -day snack.
Words with the same pronunciation: はち hachi
Example Sentences - (八) hachi
Below are some example sentences:
八百屋で新鮮な野菜を買いました。
Yao ya de shinsen na yasai wo kaimashita
I bought fresh vegetables at the vegetable store.
I bought fresh vegetables in a green one.
- 八百屋 (yaoya) - vegetable store
- で (de) - in
- 新鮮な (shinsenna) - fresh
- 野菜 (yasai) - vegetables
- を (wo) - direct object
- 買いました (kaimashita) - bought
お八つ目の神社に行きたいです。
O hachitsume no jinja ni ikitai desu
I want to go to the eighth sanctuary.
I want to go to the eighth sanctuary.
- お八つ目 - eighth
- の - possession particle
- 神社 - Shinto shrine
- に - target particle
- 行きたい - want to go
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
八つの島が見える。
Yattsu no shima ga mieru
Oito ilhas podem ser vistas.
You can see the eight islands.
- 八つの (yattsu no) - means "eight" in Japanese, indicating the quantity of something
- 島 (shima) - means "island" in Japanese
- が (ga) - subject particle in Japanese, indicating that "eight islands" is the subject of the sentence
- 見える (mieru) - Japanese verb meaning "to be visible" or "to be able to be seen"
八つの花が咲いた。
Yattsu no hana ga saita
Eight flowers flourished.
- 八つ (yattsu) - eight
- の (no) - particle indicating possession or relationship
- 花 (hana) - flower
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 咲いた (saita) - bloomed
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "(num) eight" é "(八) hachi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
