Japanese symbol for “eighteen”
十八
じゅうはち
Romaji: juuhachi
eighteen; 18
In Japanese, eighteen is 十八, read じゅうはち (juuhachi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- num eighteen; 18
Written forms: 十八、１８、一八. Readings: じゅうはち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “eighteen”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| エイティーン | エイティーン eitiin | eighteen |
| 二九 | にく niku | eighteen |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不十分 | ふじゅうぶん fujuubun | insufficient; inadequate; imperfect |
| 十字架 | じゅうじか juujika | cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ) |
| 十字 | じゅうじ juuji | cross; cross shape |
| 五十音 | ごじゅうおん gojuuon | the Japanese syllabary |
| 十字路 | じゅうじろ juujiro | crossroads; intersection |
| 十八番 | おはこ ohako | one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte |
| 八幡 | はちまん hachiman | Hachiman (god of war) |
| 八百屋 | やおや yaoya | greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop |
See also: Chinese symbol for “eighteen”.
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