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Inobe 井延 – Japanese surname
Inobe (井延) is read いのべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 井延, the characters mean: well + prolong. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Inobe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 井延 | いのべ | well + prolong | 12 |
| 伊延 | いのべ | Italy + prolong | 14 |
| 射延 | いのべ | shoot + prolong | 18 |
| 猪部 | いのべ | boar + section | 22 |
| 猪辺 | いのべ | boar + environs | 16 |
| 鋳延 | いのべ | casting + prolong | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Inobe
Inobe in different scripts
| Romaji | Inobe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いのべ |
| Katakana | イノベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 井延 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Inobe (Japanese order: 井延歩美, いのべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Inobe (Japanese order: 井延百合奈, いのべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Inobe (Japanese order: 井延結城, いのべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Inobe
Break it into 3 parts: i · no · be. 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 いのべ.
Questions about Inobe
What does Inobe mean in Japanese?
Inobe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 井延, combines these meanings: well + prolong. Other spellings include 伊延 (Italy + prolong), 射延 (shoot + prolong), 猪部 (boar + section).
How do you write Inobe in kanji?
The most common way is 井延 (いのべ). It can also be written 伊延, 射延, 猪部, 猪辺, 鋳延.
How do you write Inobe in katakana?
Inobe is イノベ in katakana and いのべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Inobe?
Inobe is read いのべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 井
井: well, well crib, town
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