How to say 18 in Japanese?

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Number Romaji Kana Kanji Audio
18 juu hachi じゅうはち 十八

Eighteen is じゅうはち (juu hachi). Keep the final ち light and avoid adding a long vowel. 十八 appears in dates, tickets, and addresses. In combinations like 180, say ひゃくはちじゅう. Practice with the audio to keep each syllable crisp and even.

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