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888・8888・888・8888

888 · 8888

Pronunciation: [pat͡ɕipat͡ɕi]

Definition

Adverb

  1. Used to express applause. Potential translations might be "bravo!", "encore!", "awesome!", "great work!", "good job", "clap clap", etc.
    1. 88888888888888888888888
      pachipachi pachipachi
      "Bravo bravo! Well done!"

Etymology

Derived from the onomatopoeia パチパチ pachipachi "clap clap", written with the number eight (8 hachi) for its similar sound.

Notes

Often lenghthened for emphasis.

Spelling

OrthographyForm
Kana888
8888
888
8888
Romanization888
8888
Pronunciation (IPA)[pat͡ɕipat͡ɕi]

意味:ぱちぱち・パチパチ

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2012, November 13). 888・8888・888・8888 : 888 · 8888 | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, February 11, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1128/888-8888/.