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Yasunobu 保業 – Japanese boy given name
Yasunobu (保業) is read やすのぶ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 保業, the characters mean: protect + business. This reading can be written with at least 49 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Yasunobu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 保業 | やすのぶ | protect + business | 22 |
| 安信 | やすのぶ | relax + faith | 15 |
| 保信 | やすのぶ | protect + faith | 18 |
| 保申 | やすのぶ | protect + have the honor to | 14 |
| 安宣 | やすのぶ | relax + proclaim | 15 |
| 保宣 | やすのぶ | protect + proclaim | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yasunobu
Yasunobu in different scripts
| Romaji | Yasunobu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やすのぶ |
| Katakana | ヤスノブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 保業 |
Full name examples
- Yasunobu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城保業, ゆうき やすのぶ)
- Yasunobu Kono (Japanese order: 河野保業, こうの やすのぶ)
- Yasunobu Maki (Japanese order: 牧保業, まき やすのぶ)
How to pronounce Yasunobu
Break it into 4 parts: ya · su · no · bu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written やすのぶ.
Questions about Yasunobu
What does Yasunobu mean in Japanese?
Yasunobu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 保業, combines these meanings: protect + business. Other spellings include 安信 (relax + faith), 保信 (protect + faith), 保申 (protect + have the honor to).
How do you write Yasunobu in kanji?
The most common way is 保業 (やすのぶ). It can also be written 安信, 保信, 保申, 安宣, 保宣.
How do you write Yasunobu in katakana?
Yasunobu is ヤスノブ in katakana and やすのぶ in hiragana.
Is Yasunobu a boy or girl name?
Yasunobu is mostly used for boys.
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