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Kabe 日部 – Japanese surname
Kabe (日部) is read かべ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日部, the characters mean: day + section. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kabe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日部 | かべ | day + section | 15 |
| 加部 | かべ | add + section | 16 |
| 可部 | かべ | can + section | 16 |
| 加辺 | かべ | add + environs | 10 |
| 河部 | かべ | river + section | 19 |
| 河辺 | かべ | river + environs | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kabe
Kabe in different scripts
| Romaji | Kabe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かべ |
| Katakana | カベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kabe (Japanese order: 日部歩美, かべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kabe (Japanese order: 日部百合奈, かべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kabe (Japanese order: 日部結城, かべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kabe
Break it into 2 parts: ka · be. 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 かべ.
Questions about Kabe
What does Kabe mean in Japanese?
Kabe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日部, combines these meanings: day + section. Other spellings include 加部 (add + section), 可部 (can + section), 加辺 (add + environs).
How do you write Kabe in kanji?
The most common way is 日部 (かべ). It can also be written 加部, 可部, 加辺, 河部, 河辺.
How do you write Kabe in katakana?
Kabe is カベ in katakana and かべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kabe?
Kabe is read かべ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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