noun

  1. eighth (place, position, etc.). Abbreviation.
  2. having eight eyes, having many eyes.
  3. (of a fabric) having a loose knit.
  4. lamprey.
  5. eight-holed arrow whistle.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
八目 やつめ
 
八つ目 やつめ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)