八つ

How to remember it

八 is eight; the small っ marks the native counting form for items.

Example sentences

• りんごを八つ買いました。

  りんごをやっつかいました。

  I bought eight apples.

• 娘は八つです。

  むすめはやっつです。

  My daughter is eight years old.

Usage

Native counter for items; also used for a child's age of eight.

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