888

• 読み: パチパチパチ
• ローマ字: pachi pachi pachi
• 発音: /pa.tɕi pa.tɕi pa.tɕi/

意味

Clapping — because 8 is read as パチ (pachi), mimicking the sound of clapping hands. Used on live streams.

888 (or 8888888) represents the sound of clapping because the number 8 in Japanese can be read as パチ (pachi), which is the onomatopoeia for a single clap. Strings of 8s create パチパチパチ (clap clap clap), making it the digital equivalent of applause. This is the standard way to show appreciation on Japanese live streaming platforms, especially Niconico.

例文

1. 演奏すごかった！888888
2. 888、感動した！
3. クリアおめ！88888888。

使い方ガイド

場面: live streaming, Niconico, YouTube Live, gaming streams

トーン: appreciative, celebratory

正しい言い方

• 888888、お疲れ様でした！ (Clap clap, great work!)
• 最高のパフォーマンスだった、888！ (That was the best performance, *clap*!)

避ける言い方

• メールや普通のテキストで「888」は意味が通じない (Using '888' in emails or normal text won't be understood — it's streaming-specific)

よくある間違い

• Using 888 outside of live streaming contexts where the convention isn't known
• Not knowing the connection between 8 (hachi/pachi) and clapping

起源と歴史

Originated on Niconico (ニコニコ動画) live streaming. The number 8 is read as はち (hachi) but also resembles パチ (pachi, clap sound). Typing streams of 8s creates a visual flood of 'clapping' in the comment overlay, replicating the experience of audience applause.

文化的背景

時代: Late 2000s Niconico live streaming

世代: Stream viewers, all ages

社会的背景: Internet/streaming culture

地域メモ: Used across Japan in live streaming contexts. One of the most distinctive features of Japanese streaming culture.