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Kanba 上場 – Japanese surname
Kanba (上場) is read かんば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上場, the characters mean: above + location. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kanba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上場 | かんば | above + location | 15 |
| 神波 | かんば | gods + waves | 17 |
| 神羽 | かんば | gods + feathers | 15 |
| 神庭 | かんば | gods + courtyard | 19 |
| 干場 | かんば | dry + location | 15 |
| 勘場 | かんば | intuition + location | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kanba
Kanba in different scripts
| Romaji | Kanba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かんば |
| Katakana | カンバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kanba (Japanese order: 上場歩美, かんば あゆみ)
- Yurina Kanba (Japanese order: 上場百合奈, かんば ゆりな)
- Yuki Kanba (Japanese order: 上場結城, かんば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kanba
Break it into 2 parts: kan · 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 かんば.
Questions about Kanba
What does Kanba mean in Japanese?
Kanba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上場, combines these meanings: above + location. Other spellings include 神波 (gods + waves), 神羽 (gods + feathers), 神庭 (gods + courtyard).
How do you write Kanba in kanji?
The most common way is 上場 (かんば). It can also be written 神波, 神羽, 神庭, 干場, 勘場.
How do you write Kanba in katakana?
Kanba is カンバ in katakana and かんば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kanba?
Kanba is read かんば and has 3 syllables (morae).
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