When counting items in Japanese, you'll often use a special set of words called 'pure Japanese numbers' for smaller quantities, usually up to ten. 八つ (yattsu) is the pure Japanese word for 'eight items'.
It's important to remember that this is different from the Sino-Japanese number for eight, which is 八 (hachi), used in many other contexts like phone numbers, dates, or when counting in general without specifying items. 八つ specifically refers to a count of eight individual things.
For example, if you're talking about eight apples, you would typically use 八つ. However, if you're just saying the number 'eight' in isolation, 八 is more common. Pay attention to the context to know which form to use.
When counting items in Japanese, you'll often encounter specific counter words. For general items, particularly smaller, non-flat, non-long objects, we use native Japanese numbers paired with the counter 〜つ (tsu).
「八つ」is the word for eight of these general items. It's important to remember that this counter is typically used for numbers up to ten. For larger quantities, or for specific types of objects like flat things, long things, or animals, different counter words will be used.
You might use 「八つ」when referring to eight apples, eight boxes, or eight abstract concepts. It's a foundational counter to learn for everyday Japanese conversation.
八つ 30秒了解
- Counts 8 items
- General counter
- Used for various objects
§ What does 八つ (yattsu) mean?
The Japanese word 八つ (yattsu) directly translates to 'eight items'. It's a fundamental counter for general items and is part of a specific set of native Japanese counters used for numbers one through ten. You'll hear and use this word quite often when you're talking about quantities of things.
- DEFINITION
- Eight items.
Unlike some other languages that might just use the number 'eight' for everything, Japanese uses different counting systems depending on what you're counting. 八つ (yattsu) is for general, unspecified items. Think of it as a default counter when you don't have a more specific one. For example, if you're asking for eight apples, you'd typically use a different counter for fruit. But if you're just referring to eight 'things' or 'pieces', 八つ (yattsu) is the way to go.
This counter is part of the ひとつ、ふたつ、みっつ (hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu) series. This series is very important because it's one of the first sets of counters you learn. It's often used for smaller, discrete items, but can also be used in broader contexts when a specific counter isn't immediately obvious or necessary. For instance, when asking how many items someone has, or how many things are left. It's a versatile word that fills a gap when other specific counters aren't suitable.
§ When do people use 八つ (yattsu)?
People primarily use 八つ (yattsu) when counting a general quantity of eight items where a more specific counter isn't applicable or required. It's especially common in everyday conversations. You'll often hear it when people are counting small, tangible objects, but it can also refer to more abstract 'things' in certain contexts.
Here are some common situations:
- When you're counting a varied group of items that don't share a common specific counter.
- When you're referring to an unspecified number of 'things' or 'pieces' and the exact nature of the items isn't crucial to the conversation.
- When you're answering a simple question about quantity, such as 'How many are there?'
Let's look at some examples to make this clearer:
ここにりんごが八つあります。(Koko ni ringo ga yattsu arimasu.)
Hint: There are eight apples here. (While 'ko' for small, round objects is common, 八つ can be used generally.)
テーブルの上に八つのペンがあります。(Teeburu no ue ni yattsu no pen ga arimasu.)
Hint: There are eight pens on the table.
彼女は八つの願い事をした。(Kanojo wa yattsu no negaigoto o shita.)
Hint: She made eight wishes.
In these examples, you can see that 八つ is quite flexible. While there are specific counters for things like pens (本 - hon) or wishes (つ - tsu, but 八つ itself is a general counter), using 八つ is perfectly understandable and common in casual speech. It's the most natural choice when you're not trying to be overly precise with specific counters.
§ Understanding 八つ (yattsu)
The Japanese word 八つ (yattsu) means 'eight items'. It's one of the native Japanese counter words, often called general counters or 'hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu' counters. You use it when you're counting a general number of things, especially if there isn't a specific counter for those items, or if you just want to keep it simple. Think of it as a default way to say 'eight of something'.
Unlike some other languages, Japanese uses different counter words depending on what you're counting. For example, you use different counters for long, thin objects (like pens or bottles) versus flat, thin objects (like sheets of paper or plates). But for many everyday items, especially when you're not specifying the type of item, 八つ is a safe bet for 'eight'.
- Japanese Word
- 八つ (yattsu)
- Meaning
- Eight items
- CEFR Level
- A2
§ How to Use 八つ in Sentences
Using 八つ is straightforward. It usually comes after the noun it's counting, or it can stand alone if the context is clear. You don't need any special particles like 'no' or 'to' to connect it to the noun when it's directly counting items.
Counting General Items:
The most common use of 八つ is simply to state 'eight of something'.
りんごを八つください。
Lit. Give me eight apples. (I'd like eight apples.)
パンが八つあります。
Lit. There are eight breads. (There are eight pieces of bread.)
Asking 'How many?':
You can also use a similar construction when asking 'how many?' for general items. In this case, you'd use いくつ (ikutsu) which means 'how many items'.
たまごはいくつですか？
Lit. As for eggs, how many items are they? (How many eggs are there?)
And you'd answer with 八つ.
たまごは八つです。
Lit. As for eggs, they are eight items. (There are eight eggs.)
Counting abstract concepts or groups:
Sometimes 八つ can also refer to a group or a number of abstract concepts, though this is less common for beginners.
質問が八つあります。
Lit. There are eight questions. (I have eight questions.)
§ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't confuse it with 'hachi': While 'hachi' (八) is the number eight, 八つ is specifically used for counting 'eight items'. You wouldn't say 'hachi ringo' for eight apples, but 'ringo o yattsu'.
- Using specific counters unnecessarily: When you're just starting, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the Japanese counters. If you're not sure which specific counter to use, 八つ (and the other 'hitotsu, futatsu' counters) are a great fallback for general items.
The Japanese word 八つ (yattsu) refers to 'eight items'. It's a common way to count eight general things. You'll hear it in many everyday situations, whether you're talking about how many things you need, how many people there are, or even how many times something happened.
§ Counting Objects
When you need to say you have eight of something, and there isn't a specific counter word that applies, 八つ is your go-to. Think of it as a general 'eight things'.
りんごが八つあります。
This means 'There are eight apples.' Here, 'apples' are general items, so 八つ fits perfectly.
パンを八つ買いました。
This translates to 'I bought eight pieces of bread.' Again, bread can be seen as general items.
§ Counting People (Informal)
While there are specific counter words for people (like 人 - じん or にん), in informal settings, especially when asking or stating the number of people in a group in a more casual way, 八つ can sometimes be used. However, it's more common to use it when referring to children or in very casual conversation about 'eight individuals' without focusing on their 'person-ness'.
子供が八ついます。
This means 'There are eight children.' While 八人 (hachinin) is more formal and specific for 'eight people', 八つ here emphasizes 'eight of them' as general entities.
§ In Set Phrases or Expressions
You might also encounter 八つ in certain set phrases or traditional contexts, though these are less about general counting and more about specific cultural references.
- Japanese Word
- 八つ当たり (yattsu-atari)
This phrase means 'lashing out (at someone)', or 'taking one's anger out on someone/something'. It's an idiomatic expression and doesn't literally mean 'eight hits'.
彼はいつもストレスが溜まると、家族に八つ当たりする。
This means 'When he gets stressed, he always lashes out at his family.' Here, 八つ当たり is used as a fixed expression.
§ On Menus and Ordering
When you're ordering food, especially small, individual items, you might hear or use 八つ.
このお菓子を八つください。
This politely asks for 'eight of these sweets/snacks.'
- Definition
- Eight items.
In summary, 八つ is a versatile word for counting eight general items. While other specific counter words exist, 八つ is useful in many situations where a general count is needed. Pay attention to context to understand its exact nuance, especially in idiomatic expressions.
How Formal Is It?
"会議室に椅子が八個ございます。"
"八つ、お願いします。"
"おにぎり八ついる？"
"おかし、やっつあるね！"
"今日のノルマ、あと八つだわ。"
趣味小知识
The 'つ' (tsu) in '八つ' is a common counter suffix for general items in Japanese, especially for numbers 1 to 10.
难度评级
Common kanji, simple reading.
Common kanji, relatively few strokes.
Simple pronunciation.
Clear, distinct sound.
接下来学什么
前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
When counting general items, use native Japanese numbers (一つ, 二つ, 三つ, etc.) followed by the counter つ. For 'eight items', it is 八つ (yattsu). This counter is versatile and can be used for many common objects when a more specific counter isn't necessary or known.
りんごが八つあります。(There are eight apples.)
The native Japanese counting system (一つ, 二つ, 三つ, etc.) is typically used for numbers up to ten. After ten, the Sino-Japanese numbers (十, 十一, 十二, etc.) are generally preferred, often with specific counters.
みかんを八つください。(Please give me eight mandarins.)
八つ (yattsu) can also be used when referring to a number of general abstract concepts or intangible things, similar to counting concrete objects.
八つの問題があります。(There are eight problems.)
While '八つ' directly translates to 'eight items', it's important to remember that for specific categories of items (e.g., people, animals, flat objects, long objects), dedicated counters exist and are usually preferred.
ケーキを八つ作りました。(I made eight cakes.)
When asking 'how many' general items, use いくつ (ikutsu). The answer will then often use the native Japanese counting system, such as 八つ (yattsu).
卵はいくつ要りますか？ (How many eggs do you need?) - 八つ要ります。(I need eight.)
按水平分级的例句
みかんが八つあります。
There are eight mandarin oranges.
子供が八つ寝ています。
Eight children are sleeping.
りんごを八つください。
Please give me eight apples.
八つのパンがあります。
There are eight pieces of bread.
チョコレートが八つ。
Eight chocolates.
八つ、買って。
Buy eight.
八つの席があります。
There are eight seats.
八つ数えてください。
Please count eight.
ここにリンゴが八つあります。
There are eight apples here.
八つのプレゼントをもらいました。
I received eight presents.
子供が八つ寝ています。
Eight children are sleeping.
八つの質問に答えました。
I answered eight questions.
昨日八つのパンを食べました。
Yesterday I ate eight pieces of bread.
八つの窓がある部屋です。
It's a room with eight windows.
八つの魚を釣りました。
I caught eight fish.
彼は八つの言葉を話せます。
He can speak eight languages.
ここに八つのりんごがあります。
There are eight apples here.
Here are eight apples.
八つの窓がある家は珍しい。
A house with eight windows is unusual.
A house with eight windows is rare.
子供たちは八つのゲームを同時に楽しんだ。
The children enjoyed eight games simultaneously.
Children enjoyed eight games at the same time.
その博物館には八つの異なる展示室があります。
That museum has eight different exhibition rooms.
The museum has eight different exhibition rooms.
彼は八つの言語を話すことができる。
He can speak eight languages.
He can speak eight languages.
八つの選択肢の中から一つを選んでください。
Please choose one from the eight options.
Please choose one from eight options.
この課題には八つのステップがあります。
There are eight steps in this task.
This task has eight steps.
八つの理由で、その計画は中止された。
For eight reasons, that plan was cancelled.
For eight reasons, the plan was canceled.
これは八つの新しい技術を組み合わせたものです。
This combines eight new technologies.
〜を組み合わせる (to combine ~)
彼は八つの異なる言語を話すことができます。
He can speak eight different languages.
〜を話すことができる (can speak ~)
そのチームは八つの連続した試合に勝ちました。
That team won eight consecutive games.
連続した (consecutive)
私たちは八つの主要な問題を特定しました。
We identified eight major problems.
主要な (major); 〜を特定する (to identify ~)
その計画は八つの段階に分けられています。
That plan is divided into eight stages.
〜に分けられる (to be divided into ~)
彼女は八つの異なる国の文化を研究しています。
She is researching the cultures of eight different countries.
〜を研究する (to research ~)
その会社は八つの支店を全国に持っています。
That company has eight branches nationwide.
全国に (nationwide)
私たちは八つの重要な目標を設定しました。
We set eight important goals.
〜を設定する (to set ~)
その古びた木箱には、八つの貴重な陶磁器が丁寧に収められていた。
That old wooden box contained eight precious ceramic pieces carefully stored.
「八つ」は助数詞を伴わずに「八つの〜」の形で名詞を修飾します。
会議の議題は八つあり、それぞれに十分な時間を割く必要があった。
There were eight topics on the meeting agenda, and each required ample time.
「八つ」が主題の数を表しています。
幼い子供たちは、八つの小さなブロックを積み上げて、高い塔を作った。
The young children stacked eight small blocks to build a tall tower.
「八つの〜」の形で具体的な物の数を表現しています。
彼女は世界中の八つの異なる国を訪れ、その文化に触れた。
She visited eight different countries around the world and experienced their cultures.
「八つの〜」で修飾される名詞が複数形であることを示唆します。
その難解な問題には、八つの異なる解決策が提案された。
Eight different solutions were proposed for that difficult problem.
「八つの〜」が解決策の数を示しています。
チームは目標達成のために、八つの具体的なステップを設定した。
The team set eight specific steps to achieve their goal.
「八つの〜」がステップの数を限定しています。
シェフは八つの新鮮なハーブを使い、独特の風味を持つ料理を創作した。
The chef used eight fresh herbs to create a dish with a unique flavor.
「八つの〜」が材料の数を明示しています。
古代の書物には、八つの異なる種類の魔法の呪文が記されていた。
The ancient text recorded eight different types of magic spells.
「八つの〜」が呪文の種類の数を数えています。
常见搭配
常用短语
八つください。
Please give me eight.
八つあります。
There are eight.
八つ食べました。
I ate eight.
八つ買いました。
I bought eight.
八つ持っています。
I have eight.
八つ残っています。
Eight are left.
八つ必要です。
Eight are needed.
八つあげます。
I will give you eight.
八つ見つけました。
I found eight.
八つ数えました。
I counted eight.
容易混淆的词
The basic number 'eight'. Used in counting 'one, two, three...' or as part of larger numbers. e.g., 八時 (はちじ - eight o'clock).
A specific counter for eight small, general objects. Use when the items are clearly quantifiable and distinct. e.g., みかんが八個あります。 (There are eight mandarins.)
A specific counter for eight people. Different from '八つ' which is for general items. e.g., 八人の生徒 (はちにんのせいと - eight students).
习语与表达
"八つ当たり (やつあたり)"
Taking one's anger out on someone/something else; scapegoating.
彼が八つ当たりする相手はいつも私だ。 (He always takes his anger out on me.)
neutral"八つ裂き (やつざき)"
Torn to pieces; dismemberment. Often used metaphorically.
怒りで八つ裂きにされそうだ。 (I'm so angry I feel like I'm going to be torn to pieces.)
neutral"八つ橋 (やつはし)"
Yatsuhashi; a type of wagashi (Japanese confection) from Kyoto.
京都のお土産に八つ橋を買った。 (I bought Yatsuhashi as a souvenir from Kyoto.)
neutral"八つ手 (やつで)"
Japanese aralia; a plant with eight-lobed leaves.
庭に八つ手の木が植えられている。 (A Japanese aralia tree is planted in the garden.)
neutral"八つ口 (やつぐち)"
An eight-sided mouth; often referring to a type of traditional Japanese container.
その陶器は八つ口の形をしている。 (That pottery has an eight-sided mouth.)
neutral"八つ当たりする (やつあたりする)"
To vent one's anger; to take it out on someone.
ストレスが溜まって八つ当たりしてしまった。 (I was stressed and ended up taking it out on someone.)
neutral"八つに裂く (やつにさく)"
To tear into eight pieces.
紙を八つに裂いて捨てる。 (Tear the paper into eight pieces and throw it away.)
neutral"八つ折り (やつおり)"
Folded into eight.
地図を八つ折りにする。 (Fold the map into eight.)
neutral"八つ時 (やつどき)"
Eight o'clock (archaic, referring to the old Japanese time system, sometimes implies afternoon).
八つ時にお茶を飲む習慣がある。 (There's a custom of drinking tea at eight o'clock [in the afternoon].)
neutral"八つ子 (やつご)"
Octoplets (eight children born at one birth).
彼女は八つ子を産んだ。 (She gave birth to octoplets.)
neutral容易混淆
This is one of the native Japanese counter words used for counting eight general items. Learners often confuse it with other ways to say 'eight' such as '八 (はち)' or '八個 (はっこ)'.
Use '八つ' when counting eight generic, undefined items. '八 (はち)' is the number 'eight' and is often used as a prefix for other counters or in mathematical contexts. '八個 (はっこ)' specifically counts eight small, roundish objects.
りんごが八つあります。 (There are eight apples.)
The '八 (はち)' in this word means 'many' or 'various', not specifically 'eight'. This can be confusing because learners might associate '八' with the number eight.
While '八百屋' literally means 'eight hundred store', it refers to a greengrocer or vegetable store. The '八百' part in this context means 'many' or 'all sorts of', not a literal count.
私は八百屋で野菜を買います。 (I buy vegetables at the greengrocer.)
Similar to '八百屋', the '八百' here does not mean 'eight hundred'. Its meaning is completely unrelated to counting.
'八百長' means a 'fixed game' or 'rigged contest'. It's a specific idiom and has no numerical meaning related to 'eight'.
あの試合は八百長だった。 (That game was rigged.)
The '八方 (はっぽう)' literally means 'eight directions' but in this context, it doesn't refer to eight specific directions or eight people. It's an idiom with a nuanced meaning.
'八方美人' describes someone who tries to please everyone, often to the point of being insincere or two-faced. It implies pleasing people in 'all directions' rather than eight specific ones.
彼女は八方美人なところがある。 (She has a tendency to try and please everyone.)
While this simply means 'eighty-eight', learners might initially overthink the '八' repetition, wondering if it has a special meaning beyond just the number.
This is a straightforward numerical expression: eight (はち) times ten (じゅう) plus eight (はち). There's no hidden meaning or special counter here, unlike '八つ'.
彼は八十八歳です。 (He is eighty-eight years old.)
句型
Nounを八つください。
パンを八つください。 (Please give me eight pieces of bread.)
ここに八つのNounがあります。
ここに八つの椅子があります。 (There are eight chairs here.)
Nounは八つあります。
卵は八つあります。 (There are eight eggs.)
如何使用
When counting eight items in Japanese, you generally use 「八つ」 (yattsu). It's a versatile counter used for a wide range of objects when a more specific counter isn't necessary or known. Think of it like saying "eight of them" in English. For example, if you're talking about eight apples, you could say 「りんごが八つあります」 (ringo ga yattsu arimasu - There are eight apples). It can also be used when counting something abstract, like eight wishes: 「願いが八つあります」 (negai ga yattsu arimasu - I have eight wishes).
A common mistake is confusing 「八つ」 (yattsu) with 「八」 (hachi) when counting items. While 「八」 (hachi) means "eight," it's typically used as part of a larger number (e.g., 八人 - hachinin, eight people) or with a specific counter (e.g., 八本 - happon, eight long cylindrical items). When counting general items without a specific counter, 「八つ」 (yattsu) is the correct choice. For example, don't say 「卵が八あります」 (tamago ga hachi arimasu - Eight eggs are there) if you mean eight individual eggs; instead, say 「卵が八つあります」 (tamago ga yattsu arimasu - There are eight eggs).
小贴士
Basic use of 八つ
八つ (yattsu) is a general counter for eight items. Use it when you don't have a more specific counter available.
Counting small, indistinct items
八つ is often used for counting small, indistinct objects like candies, fruits, or general goods.
Pronunciation practice
Practice saying 八つ (yattsu) clearly. The double 't' indicates a small pause or glottal stop.
Context is key
While 八つ means 'eight items', the specific 'items' are usually understood from context. For example, if you're buying apples, 八つ means eight apples.
Common phrases with 八つ
You might hear it in phrases like 八つください (yattsu kudasai - Please give me eight).
Comparison with other counters
Remember that there are many other counters in Japanese. 八つ is part of a series for general items (一つ, 二つ, 三つ, etc.). This series is mainly used up to ten items.
Do not use for people or animals
八つ is not used for counting people or animals. Use different counters like 人 (nin) for people and 匹 (hiki) for small animals.
More specific counters
As you advance, you'll learn more specific counters for different categories (e.g., 本 (hon) for long cylindrical objects, 枚 (mai) for flat objects). Use 八つ when a specific counter isn't appropriate or known.
Traditional counting
The 'つ' counting system (一つ, 二つ, etc.) is an older, more traditional way of counting and is still very common for general item counting.
Practice with examples
Try making your own sentences using 八つ. For example: みかんを八つ買いました。(Mikan o yattsu kaimashita. - I bought eight oranges.)
词源
Old Japanese
原始含义： Eight
Japonic文化背景
In Japan, the number eight (八) is often considered a lucky number because the kanji character spreads out at the bottom, symbolizing prosperity and growth. You'll see this number appear in various cultural contexts, from traditional art to business names, reflecting this positive association.
在生活中练习
真实语境
Counting small, individual items (like fruit, eggs, small packages).
- 卵を八つください。
- 八つのリンゴ。
- これ、八つ入りです。
Referring to eight pieces of something (e.g., eight pieces of mochi).
- お餅を八つ食べました。
- 八つのピース。
- 八つに分けます。
When ordering a specific number of items at a restaurant or shop.
- 八つお願いします。
- このケーキを八つ。
- 八つで十分です。
Describing the number of objects present in a group.
- 猫が八ついます。
- 八つのペンがあります。
- 八つだけ残っています。
Talking about a quantity of things without specifying the exact item.
- 八つありますか？
- もう八つはいらない。
- 八つ必要です。
对话开场白
"お店で「八つください」と言ったことはありますか？"
"あなたの家に八つあるものは何ですか？"
"八つの小さなものを買うとしたら、何を買いに行きますか？"
"友達に八つの物をあげるなら、何をあげますか？"
"「八つ」という言葉を初めて聞いたとき、どんなものに使われると思いましたか？"
日记主题
今日、八つのものを見つけたら、それをどう数えるか書いてみましょう。
八つのリンゴと八つの卵、どちらを数える方が簡単か考えてみましょう。
もしあなたがお店で働くなら、お客さんに八つの商品を渡すとき、どんな言葉を使いますか？
八つのものを贈り物にするなら、何を贈りますか？その理由も書きましょう。
あなたが毎日使うものの中で、八つあるものはありますか？それは何ですか？
常见问题
10 个问题To count eight items in Japanese, you use the word 「八つ」 (yattsu). This is a general counter for individual items.
You use 「八つ」 when counting eight generic, individual items. 「八」 (hachi) is the number eight itself, or used with specific counters like 「八人」 (hachinin - eight people) or 「八冊」 (hassatsu - eight books).
Sure! For example, 「みかんを八つください。」 (mikan o yattsu kudasai.) means "Please give me eight oranges."
「八つ」 is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts when counting items.
Both refer to eight items. 「八つ」 is a more general counter. 「八個」 (hakko) uses the counter 「個」 (ko), which is typically for small, roundish, or solid objects. You can often use them interchangeably for many items, but 「八つ」 is more versatile.
It's pronounced "yattsu." The "ya" is like in "yard," the double "t" creates a small pause, and "tsu" is like the "ts" in "cats."
Yes! Many basic numbers use this pattern: 「一つ」 (hitotsu - one), 「二つ」 (futatsu - two), 「三つ」 (mittsu - three), 「四つ」 (yottsu - four), 「五つ」 (itsutsu - five), 「六つ」 (muttsu - six), 「七つ」 (nanatsu - seven), 「九つ」 (kokonotsu - nine), and 「十」 (tou - ten) also follows a similar independent counting system.
No, that's not correct. You would say 「りんごを八つ」 (ringo o yattsu) or 「八つのりんご」 (yattsu no ringo) if you are describing the apples. Usually, the counter comes after the noun or the quantity is expressed with the particle 「を」 as in 「りんごを八つください」.
Generally, 「八つ」 is used for tangible, physical items. For abstract concepts, you might use other expressions or just the number 「八」 with a more appropriate counter if one exists, or simply describe "eight of X."
You would ask 「いくつ？」 (ikutsu?), which means "how many?" For example, 「みかんはいくつありますか？」 (mikan wa ikutsu arimasu ka?) - "How many oranges are there?"
自我测试 132 个问题
私にはケーキが___あります。
The context implies a count of eight items, and 'やっつ' means eight items.
机の上にリンゴが___あります。
'やっつ' is the correct counter for eight general items like apples.
プレゼントが___届きました。
If eight presents arrived, 'やっつ' is the appropriate word.
子どもが___ボールを持っています。
To say 'eight balls', you use 'やっつ'.
パンを___買いました。
To indicate buying eight pieces of bread, 'やっつ' is the correct term.
グループには___人がいます。
To say there are eight people in the group, 'やっつ' is used for counting general items or people (in this simple context).
Choose the correct way to say 'eight' when counting items in Japanese.
八つ (yattsu) is the general counter for eight items, especially when the specific counter is not known or needed. 八 (hachi) is the number eight. 八枚 (hachimai) is for flat objects. 八本 (happon) is for long, cylindrical objects.
You want to say 'I have eight apples.' Which Japanese phrase is most appropriate?
八つ (yattsu) is the correct general counter for eight items like apples. While 八個 (hakko) is also correct for apples, 八つ (yattsu) is a more general and often used alternative at this level.
Which sentence correctly uses 八つ (yattsu)?
八つ (yattsu) can be used as a general counter for various items like chairs. For living things like cats (猫), we use 匹 (hiki). For books (本) and pencils (鉛筆), there are specific counters like 冊 (satsu) and 本 (hon) respectively, although 八つ (yattsu) could be loosely used in some informal contexts, '椅子が八つあります' is a very clear and appropriate use.
八つ (yattsu) is only used for counting people.
八つ (yattsu) is a general counter for items, not specifically for people. For people, we use different counters like 八人 (hachinin) for eight people.
You can use 八つ (yattsu) to count things like small toys.
Yes, 八つ (yattsu) is a general counter that can be used for counting many different types of items, including small toys.
八つ (yattsu) is pronounced 'hachi'.
The pronunciation of 八つ is 'yattsu'. 'Hachi' is the pronunciation for the number eight itself (八) or when it's part of a compound word.
Listen for 'eight apples'.
Listen for 'there are eight cats'.
Listen for 'how much are eight pens?'.
Read this aloud:
八つのパンがあります。
Focus: やっつ (yattsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
八つの消しゴムを買いました。
Focus: かいました (kaimashita)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
八つの本を読んでください。
Focus: よんでください (yonde kudasai)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
You are at a store and want to buy eight apples. How would you ask for them in Japanese?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
りんごを八つください。
Imagine you have eight small candies. Write a simple sentence in Japanese saying 'I have eight candies.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
飴が八つあります。
You are describing a picture where there are eight birds. Write a simple Japanese sentence about it.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
鳥が八ついます。
How many cats does the speaker have?
Read this passage:
私は猫を八つ飼っています。みんなとてもかわいいです。
How many cats does the speaker have?
The passage states '猫を八つ飼っています' which means 'I have eight cats'.
The passage states '猫を八つ飼っています' which means 'I have eight cats'.
How many pencils are in this shop?
Read this passage:
この店には鉛筆が八つあります。一つ100円です。
How many pencils are in this shop?
The passage says '鉛筆が八つあります', indicating there are eight pencils.
The passage says '鉛筆が八つあります', indicating there are eight pencils.
How many people are in the speaker's family?
Read this passage:
私の家族は八人です。父、母、私、そして五人の兄弟です。
How many people are in the speaker's family?
The passage states '家族は八人です', meaning the family has eight people.
The passage states '家族は八人です', meaning the family has eight people.
This means 'There are eight apples.' In Japanese, the counter for general items, 'tsu' (つ), is used with numbers like 'ya' (八) to count items. The particle 'ga' marks the subject, and 'arimasu' is the verb 'to exist/to be'.
This translates to 'Please give me eight pieces of bread.' 'Pan o' means 'bread (object)', 'yattsu' is 'eight items', and 'kudasai' means 'please give'.
This sentence means 'I bought eight mandarins.' 'Mikan o' is 'mandarins (object)', 'yattsu' is 'eight items', and 'kaimashita' is the past tense of 'to buy'.
Which of these means 'eight items'?
「八つ」（やっつ）specifically refers to eight general items.
You want to say you have eight apples. Which word would you use?
「八つ」is the general counter for eight items, including apples when not using a specific counter like 「個」（こ）.
Choose the correct way to say 'eight items' in Japanese.
The pronunciation for 八つ is やっつ.
「八つ」is used to count eight long, cylindrical objects.
「八つ」is for general items. For long, cylindrical objects, you would typically use 「八本」（はっぽん）.
If you have eight cookies, you can use 「八つ」to say 'eight cookies'.
「八つ」can be used as a general counter for items like cookies.
The kanji for 「八つ」is always read as 'hachi'.
While 八 can be read as 'hachi', in 「八つ」it is read as 'yattsu'.
There are eight apples here.
He has visited eight countries.
I want to reserve eight seats.
Read this aloud:
八つの猫がいます。
Focus: はち (hachi)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
私は八つのチョコレートを食べました。
Focus: やっつ (yattsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
八つのドアがあります。
Focus: やっつ (yattsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
How do you count 'eight apples' in Japanese? Write the phrase.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
りんごが八つ。
You want to say 'There are eight chairs.' Write the sentence in Japanese.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
椅子が八つあります。
Imagine you are ordering eight oranges. How would you say 'eight oranges'?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
オレンジを八つ。
How many cakes are there?
Read this passage:
A: ケーキはいくつありますか？ B: ケーキは八つあります。
How many cakes are there?
B says 'ケーキは八つあります' (There are eight cakes).
B says 'ケーキは八つあります' (There are eight cakes).
What did they buy eight of?
Read this passage:
私たちは八つのりんごを買いました。それはとても美味しかったです。
What did they buy eight of?
The passage says '八つのりんご' (eight apples).
The passage says '八つのりんご' (eight apples).
What is on the table, and how many are there?
Read this passage:
テーブルの上に、パンが八つあります。朝ごはんに食べましょう。
What is on the table, and how many are there?
The passage states 'パンが八つあります' (There are eight breads).
The passage states 'パンが八つあります' (There are eight breads).
ケーキを半分に切って、それぞれのピースをさらに半分に切ると、全部で___になります。
When you cut a cake in half, and then cut each of those pieces in half again, you get 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 pieces. '八つ' (yattsu) means 'eight items'.
彼の家族には、彼を含めて___のメンバーがいます。
The sentence indicates there are eight members in his family, including him. '八つ' (yattsu) is the counter for eight items.
テーブルの上には、リンゴが___ありました。
The sentence states there were eight apples on the table. '八つ' (yattsu) is the general counter for eight items.
お弁当には、おかずが___種類入っていました。
The sentence implies there were eight kinds of side dishes in the bento box. '八つ' (yattsu) means 'eight items'.
彼女は子供の頃、おもちゃを___持っていました。
This sentence indicates she had eight toys when she was a child. '八つ' (yattsu) is used for counting eight general items.
このパズルには、全部で___のピースがあります。
The sentence says there are eight pieces in this puzzle. '八つ' (yattsu) means 'eight items'.
Choose the correct way to say 'eight apples'.
When counting general items, 八つ (yattsu) is used, and it typically follows the noun it modifies, often with a particle like が (ga). While 八つのりんご is grammatically possible, りんごが八つ is more natural for a simple count.
Which sentence correctly uses 八つ (yattsu) to count things?
八つ (yattsu) is a general counter for eight items. The particle を (o) marks the direct object. 鉛筆を八つあります is incorrect because あります (arimasu) is used for inanimate objects that 'exist', not 'are owned', and the structure is less natural.
If you want to say 'There are eight chairs', which option is the most natural?
椅子が八つあります (Isu ga yattsu arimasu) is the most natural way to say 'There are eight chairs' in Japanese. The particle が (ga) marks the subject, and あります (arimasu) means 'there is/are' for inanimate objects.
You can use 八つ (yattsu) to count eight people.
八つ (yattsu) is a general counter for items, but it is not used for counting people. For people, you would use 八人 (hachinin).
The phrase '八つのケーキ' (yattsu no keeki) is a grammatically correct way to say 'eight cakes'.
Yes, '八つのケーキ' is a grammatically correct way to say 'eight cakes'. While 'ケーキが八つ' is also common, adding の (no) after 八つ (yattsu) to directly modify the noun is acceptable.
When referring to eight general items, 八つ (yattsu) is always placed before the noun.
While 八つ can sometimes precede a noun with の (no) (e.g., 八つのりんご), it is very common and often more natural for 八つ to follow the noun it counts, as in りんごが八つ (ringo ga yattsu).
The speaker is talking about an experience at a festival and mentioning a specific number of something. Listen for the number of sweet shops.
The speaker is describing an old temple and its gardens. How many gardens did they see?
The speaker is looking for an apartment. They mention a specific detail about the distance from the station. What is that distance?
Read this aloud:
この箱には八つのリンゴが入っています。
Focus: はっつ (hattsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
会議室には八つの椅子しかありません。
Focus: やっつ (yattsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
公園で八つのボールを見つけました。
Focus: やっつ (yattsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
This sentence means 'I bought eight apples.' The word '八つ' acts as a counter for general items when not attached to another counter word.
This sentence means 'There are eight oranges on the table.' '八つ' is used here to count eight general items (oranges).
This sentence means 'He answered eight questions.' '八つ' is used to specify the quantity of questions.
This sentence translates to 'I bought eight apples.' The particles 'の' and 'を' are essential for connecting the words correctly.
This sentence means 'This box contains eight toys.' The particle 'には' indicates the location, and 'が' marks the subject.
This translates to 'They proposed eight new ideas.' '新しい' modifies 'アイデア', and 'を' marks 'アイデア' as the direct object.
この部屋には机が___あります。 (Kono heya ni wa tsukue ga ___ arimasu.) (There are eight desks in this room.)
「八つ」は「eight items」を意味し、この文脈に合います。
お土産としてリンゴを___買いました。 (Omiyage to shite ringo o ___ kaimashita.) (I bought eight apples as souvenirs.)
「八つ」は数を表す言葉で、リンゴの数に適切です。
その箱の中には小さいボールが___入っていました。 (Sono hako no naka ni wa chiisai bōru ga ___ haitte imashita.) (There were eight small balls in that box.)
ボールの数を表すのに「八つ」が使われます。
彼はいつも同じ店で___パンを買います。 (Kare wa itsumo onaji mise de ___ pan o kaimasu.) (He always buys eight breads at the same store.)
パンの数を数えるのに「八つ」を使います。
棚には古い本が___並んでいます。 (Tana ni wa furui hon ga ___ narande imasu.) (Eight old books are lined up on the shelf.)
本の数を表現するために「八つ」が適切です。
子供たちが公園で___石を拾った。 (Kodomo-tachi ga kōen de ___ ishi o hirotta.) (The children picked up eight stones in the park.)
石の数を数える時に「八つ」を使います。
先週、新しいプロジェクトチームが編成され、___のメンバーが選ばれました。この文脈で「八つ」を使うと、チームメンバーの人数はいくつになりますか？
「八つ」は数えるものに特定の単位がない場合や、一般的な「八つのもの」という意味で使われますが、人を数える場合は「八人（はちにん）」が適切です。
彼女はテーブルの上に置いてある___のリンゴをすべて食べた。この状況で最も自然な日本語の表現はどれですか？
リンゴを数える場合は、通常「個（こ）」という助数詞を使います。「八つ」も間違いではありませんが、「八個」の方がより具体的で自然です。
「八つ」が使われる場面として最も適切なのはどれですか？
「八つ」は、特定の助数詞が不要な、漠然とした「八つのもの」を指す場合に特に使われます。人、鉛筆、本にはそれぞれ「人」「本」「冊」といった適切な助数詞があります。
「八つ」は、数えられる対象が限定されていない場合でも、「八個」や「八人」と同じように使われる。
「八つ」は特定の助数詞がない場合に「八つのもの」として使われますが、「八個」や「八人」のように具体的な対象を数える場合は、それぞれの助数詞を使うのが一般的です。
日本語の「八つ」は、英語の 'eight' と全く同じ意味で、どのような文脈でも置き換え可能である。
「八つ」は「八つのもの」という概念的な意味を持ち、助数詞を必要としない場合や、漠然とした数を指す際に用いられます。しかし、英語の 'eight' が具体的な名詞を修飾するように、日本語でも数えるものによって「八個」「八人」などの助数詞を使うのが一般的です。
子供がおもちゃを数える際に、「八つ」と言うのは自然な表現である。
おもちゃのように様々な種類のものを漠然と数える場合、「八つ」という表現は自然で適切です。特定の助数詞を細かく使い分ける必要がない状況で使われます。
What did you do yesterday with your friends?
How many apples are in the box?
How many different opinions were exchanged?
Read this aloud:
八つの課題を期限までに終わらせなければなりません。
Focus: はちつの かだい
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
このプロジェクトには八つの主要なステップがあります。
Focus: はちつの しゅような ステップ
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
彼は八つの言語を話すことができます。
Focus: はちつの げんご
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
You are at a festival and want to buy eight apples from a vendor. Write a sentence to the vendor expressing this, using the word '八つ'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
りんごを八つください。
Describe a situation where you might need exactly eight of something, using '八つ' in your description.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
この箱には八つの部品が必要です。
Imagine you are sharing snacks with friends. You have eight pieces of mochi. Write a sentence explaining how many you have using '八つ'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
お餅が八つあります。
Bさんはいくつみかんを持っていますか？
Read this passage:
A: すみません、みかんはいくつありますか？ B: はい、こちらに八つあります。 A: じゃあ、その八つ全部ください。 B: ありがとうございます。
Bさんはいくつみかんを持っていますか？
Bさんが「こちらに八つあります」と言っているので、みかんは八つあります。
Bさんが「こちらに八つあります」と言っているので、みかんは八つあります。
この人はシャツを何枚持っていく予定ですか？
Read this passage:
私たちは旅行の準備をしています。スーツケースが少し小さいので、服をたくさん持っていくことができません。八つだけシャツを持っていくつもりです。
この人はシャツを何枚持っていく予定ですか？
「八つだけシャツを持っていくつもりです」と書かれているので、シャツは八枚です。
「八つだけシャツを持っていくつもりです」と書かれているので、シャツは八枚です。
特別な祭りの時に売られるだんごには、通常何個のだんごが刺さっていますか？
Read this passage:
日本の伝統的なお菓子であるだんごは、通常一本に三つ刺さっています。しかし、特別な祭りの時には、八つ刺さっただんごが売られることもあります。
特別な祭りの時に売られるだんごには、通常何個のだんごが刺さっていますか？
「特別な祭りの時には、八つ刺さっただんごが売られることもあります」と明記されています。
「特別な祭りの時には、八つ刺さっただんごが売られることもあります」と明記されています。
This sentence means 'They launched eight new projects simultaneously.' The order places the number of projects before the descriptive adjective and then the action.
This sentence translates to 'That museum has eight exhibition rooms from different eras.' The number modifies the type of rooms.
This means 'She can speak eight languages fluently. Therefore, she is highly valued in international conferences.' The number '八つの' (eight items) directly modifies '言語' (languages).
複雑な手順を経て、この装置は最終的に___の機能を発揮するに至った。 (After a complex process, this device eventually came to exert ___ functions.)
文脈から「八つ」が適切です。
この絵画には、象徴的な意味を持つ___の動物が描かれている。 (This painting depicts ___ animals with symbolic meaning.)
文脈から「八つ」が適切です。
古代の神話には、世界を支える___の柱が登場する。 (Ancient myths feature ___ pillars supporting the world.)
文脈から「八つ」が適切です。
その伝説によると、厄災を鎮めるために___の聖なる品が必要とされた。 (According to that legend, ___ sacred items were needed to quell the calamity.)
文脈から「八つ」が適切です。
この哲学体系は、人間の存在を構成する___の要素を提唱している。 (This philosophical system advocates ___ elements that constitute human existence.)
文脈から「八つ」が適切です。
彼の理論は、___の主要な前提に基づいて構築されている。 (His theory is built upon ___ main premises.)
文脈から「八つ」が適切です。
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 彼女はパーティーのためにケーキを___焼きました。
「八つ」は一般的なものを数える際に使用されます。ケーキを数えるのに最も適切です。
以下の選択肢のうち、「八つ」が適切に用いられている文はどれですか？
「八つ」は一般的な物品の数を表す際に使います。年齢は「八歳」、階数は「八階」、日付は「八日」となります。
「テーブルの上にリンゴが八つあります。」この文の「八つ」が表す意味に最も近いものはどれですか？
「八つ」は、個々のものを数える際に使われる数詞です。リンゴの数を指す場合は「八個」と同じ意味になります。
「私は八つ猫を飼っています。」という文は、「八つ」の正しい使い方です。
動物を数える場合は「八匹（はっぴき）」を使用します。「八つ」は一般的な物を数える時に使います。
「八つ」は、時間や年齢を表す際に使用することができます。
「八つ」は一般的な物品の数を数える際に使用され、時間や年齢には通常使いません。年齢は「八歳」、時間は「八時」などと表現します。
「八つ」は、不特定のものの数を表すのに便利な表現です。
「八つ」は、特定の助数詞がない場合や、一般的な物品の数を数える際に使われる便利な表現です。
The speaker bought eight of something.
There are eight pieces of fruit in the box.
The speaker is looking for a room with a specific number of windows.
Read this aloud:
八つの質問に答えてください。
Focus: やっつ (ya-tsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
八つの部屋があります。
Focus: やっつ (ya-tsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
八つのパンを焼きました。
Focus: やっつ (ya-tsu)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
This sentence means 'Eight solutions were proposed depending on the situation.' The particle 'によって' indicates 'depending on' or 'by means of.'
This means 'There are eight complex matters for consideration.' '複雑な' (fukuzatsuna) means 'complex' and '検討事項' (kentō jikō) means 'matters for consideration.'
This sentence translates to 'They set eight goals to achieve.' '達成する' (tassei suru) means 'to achieve' and '目標' (mokuhyō) means 'goal.'
/ 132 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
Use 八つ (yattsu) to simply count eight general items.
- Counts 8 items
- General counter
- Used for various objects
Basic use of 八つ
八つ (yattsu) is a general counter for eight items. Use it when you don't have a more specific counter available.
Counting small, indistinct items
八つ is often used for counting small, indistinct objects like candies, fruits, or general goods.
Pronunciation practice
Practice saying 八つ (yattsu) clearly. The double 't' indicates a small pause or glottal stop.
Context is key
While 八つ means 'eight items', the specific 'items' are usually understood from context. For example, if you're buying apples, 八つ means eight apples.
相关内容
更多general词汇
いくつか
B1An unspecified small number of things; some, a few.
ちょっと
A2A little; a moment; a bit. Small amount or short time.
すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
