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Japanese Counter 8個 (hakko)

The counter 8個 is used for counting: 8 small objects (apples, boxes, eggs, etc.) (Category: 個 (ko) - Small items, JLPT N4). 八 (hachi) contracts with 個 (ko) to form 'hakko' (double consonant sokuon sound change).

Context Example

消しゴムが8個あります。
Keshigomu ga hakko arimasu.
There are eight erasers.
Which counter represents "8 small objects (apples, boxes, eggs, etc.)"?
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