How to Say ‘August eighth’ in Japanese
八月八日
はちがつようか
💬 Usage Tip: [八日] (youka) means 'eighth', a straightforward numeric in dates.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Celebrations and events on this day can vary by region.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
八はち
[hachi]
eight
The number 8.
八日は大切な日です。
The eighth is an important day.
月がつ
[gatsu]
month
A period of time roughly equal to one cycle of the moon's phases.
八月は夏休みです。
August is summer vacation.
八よう
[you]
eight
The number 8.
八日は大切な日です。
The eighth is an important day.
日か
[ka]
day
A 24-hour period from midnight to midnight.
今日は八月八日です。
Today is August 8th.
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