This is the 391st most frequent Japanese word.


The Japanese word "八" means "eight."


八 is used to represent the numeral 8 in the context of time.

私は八時に起きます。

I wake up at 8 o'clock.


八つ is the traditional counting system word used for eight items.

この山には八つの頂上があります。

This mountain has eight summits.


八 denotes the numeral 8 as a shape or representation.

彼の背中には八の形をした傷があります。

There is a scar in the shape of the number 8 on his back.