How to Say ‘Up to eight people’ in Japanese
8名様まで
8 mei sama made
[hachi mei sama made]
💬 Usage Tip: まで after a number means "up to": 二時まで "until two o'clock". 8名 is said (hachi-mei).
Phrase Breakdown
8
8
[hachi]
eight
The number 8. It is used with counters like 人 to say how many people are in the group.
予約は8人です。
The reservation is for eight people.
名
mei
[mei]
counter for people / guests
名 is a polite counter used to count people, especially customers or guests in formal situations like restaurants.
4名でお願いします。
Four people, please.
様
sama
[sama]
honorific suffix
A suffix used to show respect, often for males.
社長様はこちらです。
This way, Mr. President.
まで
made
[made]
until; up to
Shows the end point in a range, such as up to row 5.
一列目から五列目まで空いています。
Rows 1 through 5 are available.
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