【八】Ha, Hachi, Hachi-gashira
Commentary on the radical "八"
The kanji "八" has the meaning "to part, to divide."
However, the radical "八" has no specific meaning.
The part of "八" at the bottom of the kanji is mainly a variant of "廾".
The "廾" indicates that it is held in dedication with both hands.
e.g.
兵 → 斤 ＋ 廾
The part of "斤" is a character that represents the shape of an axe.
The part of "廾" represents both hands.
The two together represent an axe held with both hands.
It means a weapon or a soldier.
具 → 貝 ＋ 廾
The part of "貝" is a shell-shaped character.
The part of "廾" means to offer with both hands.
Together, the two symbolize the offering of money and goods with both hands.
It means to offer.
It also means to be prepared.
List of kanji with "八" as radical
They are listed in stroke order.
The following characters belong to a different radical.
分 → 刀（kanata）
異 → 田（ta）
興 → 臼（usu）
輿 → 車（kuruma）
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