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八
八 (readings: はち, や; Japanese kanji) means “eight”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 八つ (eight things).
What does 八 mean?
| Kanji | 八 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | eight |
| Readings | はち, や |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 八
八 is read はち or や depending on the word.
Example words with 八
| Example | 八つ (eight things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14