Just checking:
I just got the Viz release of the Ryouga- smileyface ish,
but the first half is devoted to a Rhumic-world-style 1-part Ranma 
story. My queiry was, the little boy refers to Genma
as his Kumahachi: I know "Kuma" means "bear" (thanks2Tekken..),
but what does "hachi" translate as? While we're at it, "Haihachi" 
catches my attention.

Newcomer, who could look it up, but can't be bothered.