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Iba 井場 – Japanese surname
Iba (井場) is read いば and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 井場, the characters mean: well + location. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Iba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 井場 | いば | well + location | 16 |
| 伊場 | いば | Italy + location | 18 |
| 居場 | いば | reside + location | 20 |
| 射場 | いば | shoot + location | 22 |
| 井波 | いば | well + waves | 12 |
| 伊葉 | いば | Italy + leaf | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iba
Iba in different scripts
| Romaji | Iba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いば |
| Katakana | イバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 井場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Iba (Japanese order: 井場歩美, いば あゆみ)
- Yurina Iba (Japanese order: 井場百合奈, いば ゆりな)
- Yuki Iba (Japanese order: 井場結城, いば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Iba
Break it into 2 parts: i · ba. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written いば.
Questions about Iba
What does Iba mean in Japanese?
Iba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 井場, combines these meanings: well + location. Other spellings include 伊場 (Italy + location), 居場 (reside + location), 射場 (shoot + location).
How do you write Iba in kanji?
The most common way is 井場 (いば). It can also be written 伊場, 居場, 射場, 井波, 伊葉.
How do you write Iba in katakana?
Iba is イバ in katakana and いば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Iba?
Iba is read いば and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 井
井: well, well crib, town
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