How to say "eighteen" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 十八じゅうはちnumeralThe ordinary Japanese word for the number eighteen, used in counting, ages, prices, dates and most everyday contexts. When you need to say 'eighteen' in Japanese, this is the word you want.
- nounA loanword meaning 'eighteen'. It is much less common than 十八 and is not the usual choice for the number; you will mostly encounter it in borrowed names, titles or stylistic uses rather than everyday counting.
For the number eighteen, use 十八（じゅうはち）, the ordinary way to say or write the numeral; 「エイティーン」 is a much less common loanword rendering of 'eighteen' with no separate meaning.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
Japanese equivalents
