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Kanbe 間部 – Japanese surname
Kanbe (間部) is read かんべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 間部, the characters mean: interval + section. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Kanbe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間部 | かんべ | interval + section | 23 |
| 上部 | かんべ | above + section | 14 |
| 官部 | かんべ | bureaucrat + section | 19 |
| 神部 | かんべ | gods + section | 20 |
| 管部 | かんべ | pipe + section | 25 |
| 上戸 | かんべ | above + door | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kanbe
Kanbe in different scripts
| Romaji | Kanbe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かんべ |
| Katakana | カンベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kanbe (Japanese order: 間部歩美, かんべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kanbe (Japanese order: 間部百合奈, かんべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kanbe (Japanese order: 間部結城, かんべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kanbe
Break it into 2 parts: kan · 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 かんべ.
Questions about Kanbe
What does Kanbe mean in Japanese?
Kanbe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間部, combines these meanings: interval + section. Other spellings include 上部 (above + section), 官部 (bureaucrat + section), 神部 (gods + section).
How do you write Kanbe in kanji?
The most common way is 間部 (かんべ). It can also be written 上部, 官部, 神部, 管部, 上戸.
How do you write Kanbe in katakana?
Kanbe is カンベ in katakana and かんべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kanbe?
Kanbe is read かんべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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