Meaning

Primary

Eight Things

Word Type

numeral

Explanation

This word follows the "number of things" pattern where there's a kanji for a number plus on the end. Whenever you see this, you know the word means "____ things." Knowing that, as long as you know the kanji (which you do) you can figure out what number of things it is. For this one, it's the kanji for eight plus . So, this one is eight things.

Reading

やっつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since all of the "number of things" words follow the same pattern (number + ), you really just have to remember the part before the (and then remember that the is in all of these). All of the readings are kun'yomi, and since you only know the on'yomi reading for the kanji, we'll have to use a mnemonic to remember them.

So what eight things do you have? You have eight yachts (やっつ). Go ahead and count them, drifting on the water. They're beautiful. Also, be sure not to be confused by this particular reading mnemonic. It includes the , even though the is outside the reading you need to learn (just makes things easier for you overall). Since you can see the outside, it shouldn't be too difficult for you.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 八つのタイプ

    eight types

    八つのキーワード

    eight keywords

    八つの山

    eight mountains

Context Sentences

このカレーにはじゃがいもが八つ入っています。

This curry has eight potatoes in it.

キットカットが八つ、口に入ってます。

There are eight KitKats in my mouth.

うちのおばあちゃんはインスタグラムだけで八つもアカウントをもってるんだ。

My grandma has eight accounts on Instagram alone.

Kanji Composition