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Genba 元番 – Japanese surname
Genba (元番) is read げんば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 元番, the characters mean: beginning + turn. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Genba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元番 | げんば | beginning + turn | 16 |
| 源場 | げんば | source + location | 25 |
| 元波 | げんば | beginning + waves | 12 |
| 源葉 | げんば | source + leaf | 25 |
| 玄場 | げんば | mysterious + location | 17 |
| 源波 | げんば | source + waves | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Genba
Genba in different scripts
| Romaji | Genba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | げんば |
| Katakana | ゲンバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 元番 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Genba (Japanese order: 元番歩美, げんば あゆみ)
- Yurina Genba (Japanese order: 元番百合奈, げんば ゆりな)
- Yuki Genba (Japanese order: 元番結城, げんば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Genba
Break it into 2 parts: gen · ba. 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 げんば.
Questions about Genba
What does Genba mean in Japanese?
Genba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 元番, combines these meanings: beginning + turn. Other spellings include 源場 (source + location), 元波 (beginning + waves), 源葉 (source + leaf).
How do you write Genba in kanji?
The most common way is 元番 (げんば). It can also be written 源場, 元波, 源葉, 玄場, 源波.
How do you write Genba in katakana?
Genba is ゲンバ in katakana and げんば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Genba?
Genba is read げんば and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 元
元: beginning, former time, origin
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