noun
eight-tenths; 80%
Literal fraction: eight parts out of ten. Used in measurements, proportions, and idiomatic expressions.
この作業は八分ほど終わった。
About eight-tenths of this work is done.
noun
ostracism; casting out
Abbreviation of 村八分 (ostracism from a village community). Refers to the traditional punishment of excluding someone from all but two of the ten community functions (firefighting and funeral).
See also: 村八分
昔の村では、掟を破ると八分にされることがあった。
In old villages, breaking the rules could lead to ostracism.
noun
baggy tobi trousers (80% length)
Specific type of work trousers worn by construction workers (鳶職), where the loose part occupies eight-tenths of the total length. Also called 鳶ズボン.
See also: 鳶ズボン
鳶職人は八分のズボンをはいている。
The construction worker wears baggy tobi trousers.