How to Say ‘8 people’ in Japanese
8人です
8 nin desu
[hachi nin desu]
💬 Usage Tip: [人] is the counter for people. [8人です] means “We are eight people.” Great for group reservations, especially when asking about [個室] or [半個室].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Group size is important in Japan because it affects table layout, course menus, and whether a private room is possible. For 8 people, many places may suggest a course plan or shared seating setup.
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.
人
nin
[nin]
person / people
A counter for people. With 8, 8人 is read はちにん and means eight people.
今回は8人です。
This time, there are eight people.
です
desu
[desu]
is / are
A polite copula used to state information politely, such as group size in a reservation.
人数は8人です。
The number of people is eight.
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