noun
eight people
Counter for people; used when specifying exactly eight individuals.
この部屋には八人まで入れます。
This room can hold up to eight people.
八人のチームでプロジェクトを進めています。
We are working on the project with a team of eight people.
General counter for eight items, not specifically for people.
More formal counter for eight people, often used in official or written contexts.
Compound of 八 (はち, 'eight') and 人 (にん, counter for people).