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Kibe 木部 – Japanese surname
Kibe (木部) is read きべ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 木部, the characters mean: tree + section. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Kibe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 木部 | きべ | tree + section | 15 |
| 金辺 | きべ | gold + environs | 13 |
| 木辺 | きべ | tree + environs | 9 |
| 吉部 | きべ | good luck + section | 17 |
| 紀部 | きべ | chronicle + section | 20 |
| 木戸 | きべ | tree + door | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kibe
Kibe in different scripts
| Romaji | Kibe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きべ |
| Katakana | キベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 木部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kibe (Japanese order: 木部歩美, きべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kibe (Japanese order: 木部百合奈, きべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kibe (Japanese order: 木部結城, きべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kibe
Break it into 2 parts: ki · 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 きべ.
Questions about Kibe
What does Kibe mean in Japanese?
Kibe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 木部, combines these meanings: tree + section. Other spellings include 金辺 (gold + environs), 木辺 (tree + environs), 吉部 (good luck + section).
How do you write Kibe in kanji?
The most common way is 木部 (きべ). It can also be written 金辺, 木辺, 吉部, 紀部, 木戸.
How do you write Kibe in katakana?
Kibe is キベ in katakana and きべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kibe?
Kibe is read きべ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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