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How do you say "eighty-four" in Japanese?

八十四

hachijūyon

Adjective Kanji

In Japanese, "eighty-four" is 八十四 (hachijūyon).

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Pronunciation

八十四 is written using kanji. Romanised as hachijūyon, it sounds roughly like "hah-chee-joo-yoh-n" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

四 (four) creates 八十四 (eighty-four) by joining 八十. The kanji 四 maintains its boxy appearance and meaning regardless of context.

Example sentence

店に商品が八十四個あります。

Mise ni shouhin ga hachijūyon ko arimasu.

The shop has eighty-four items.

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How to remember 八十四

Eight-ten-four: the framed 四 sits comfortably in the units position, part of a number that feels solid and grounded in meaning.

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Questions about 八十四

How do you pronounce 八十四?

八十四 is romanised as hachijūyon. Say it roughly like "hah-chee-joo-yoh-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 八十四 formal or casual?

八十四 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 八十四 written in Japanese?

八十四 is written using kanji. 四 (four) creates 八十四 (eighty-four) by joining 八十.

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