八
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
や、や.つ、やっ.つ、よう
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ハチ
Meaning
Stroke Count
2 strokes
📝 How to Remember
「八」is one of the simplest kanji with only 2 strokes. Focus on getting the stroke order correct from the start — simple kanji appear in almost every JLPT question.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「八」has both On-yomi (ハチ) and Kun-yomi (や、や.つ、やっ.つ、よう). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「八」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「八」?+
On-yomi: ハチ. Kun-yomi: や、や.つ、やっ.つ、よう.
What does 「八」mean in Japanese?+
「八」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「八」have?+
「八」is written with 2 strokes.
Is 「八」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「八」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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