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八

八 — eight, eight radical (no. 12)

Learn the correct stroke order for 八 (eight), a 2-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 12 strokes

Stroke Order

12
Stroke 0 / 2
On'yomi (音読み)ハチhachi、ハツhatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やya、や.つyatsu、やっ.つyattsu、ようyou
Strokes2
Radical八
Frequency#92
Meaningseight, eight radical (no. 12)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

尺八しゃくはちshakuhachi; end-blown fippleless bamboo flutenoun
十八じゅうはちeighteen; 18numeral
八月はちがつAugustnoun
八日ようか8th day of the monthnoun
八方はっぽうall sides; the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directionsnoun
八つやっつeightnumeral

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 八 (eight) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 2 strokes with radical 八.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 八 is #92, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

尺八しゃくはち — shakuhachi; end-blown fippleless bamboo flute
十八じゅうはち — eighteen; 18
八月はちがつ — August

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 八 have?

The kanji 八 (eight) has 2 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 八?

八 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 八 mean?

八 means: eight, eight radical (no. 12). On'yomi readings: ハチ, ハツ. Kun'yomi readings: や, や.つ, やっ.つ, よう.

What JLPT level is 八?

八 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.