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

八十六

hachijūroku

Adjective Kanji

In Japanese, "eighty-six" is 八十六 (hachijūroku).

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Pronunciation

八十六 is written using kanji. Romanised as hachijūroku, it sounds roughly like "hah-chee-joo-roh-koo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

六 (six) extends the eighties to 八十六 (eighty-six). The triple-line 六 remains one of the clearest and easiest-to-write kanji in the entire count.

Example sentence

店に商品が八十六個あります。

Mise ni shouhin ga hachijūroku ko arimasu.

The shop has eighty-six items.

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How to remember 八十六

Eight-ten-six: the three-line 六 is so simple it becomes almost invisible. Clarity is your reward for learning basic kanji.

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Questions about 八十六

How do you pronounce 八十六?

八十六 is romanised as hachijūroku. Say it roughly like "hah-chee-joo-roh-koo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 八十六 formal or casual?

八十六 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 八十六 written in Japanese?

八十六 is written using kanji. 六 (six) extends the eighties to 八十六 (eighty-six).

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