Define 888888888 Meaning

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"888888888" is used on nicovideo.jp at the end of videos (usually songs) to represent clapping, due to the fact that 8 in Japan is pronounced "hachi", which sounds similar to "pachi", which when translated, means "to applaud or clap".

bozo from america: WHY IS EVEFRYONE SPAMMING 8????//?///
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