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Manabu 学海 – Japanese boy given name
Manabu (学海) is read まなぶ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 学海, the characters mean: study + sea. This reading can be written with 4 kanji combinations, with 8 to 33 strokes in total.
About the name Manabu
Manabu (学) means to learn, a plain wish for a studious child.
How to write Manabu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 学海 | まなぶ | study + sea | 17 |
| 麻那舞 | まなぶ | hemp + what? + dance | 33 |
| 学 | まなぶ | study | 8 |
| 愛 | まなぶ | love | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Manabu
Manabu in different scripts
| Romaji | Manabu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まなぶ |
| Katakana | マナブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 学海 |
Full name examples
- Manabu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城学海, ゆうき まなぶ)
- Manabu Kono (Japanese order: 河野学海, こうの まなぶ)
- Manabu Maki (Japanese order: 牧学海, まき まなぶ)
How to pronounce Manabu
Break it into 3 parts: ma · na · bu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written まなぶ.
Questions about Manabu
What does Manabu mean in Japanese?
Manabu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 学海, combines these meanings: study + sea. Other spellings include 麻那舞 (hemp + what? + dance), 学 (study), 愛 (love).
How do you write Manabu in kanji?
The most common way is 学海 (まなぶ). It can also be written 麻那舞, 学, 愛.
How do you write Manabu in katakana?
Manabu is マナブ in katakana and まなぶ in hiragana.
Is Manabu a boy or girl name?
Manabu is mostly used for boys.
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