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Koba 小場 – Japanese surname
Koba (小場) is read こば and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小場, the characters mean: little + location. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Koba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小場 | こば | little + location | 15 |
| 木場 | こば | tree + location | 16 |
| 古場 | こば | old + location | 17 |
| 幸場 | こうば | happiness + location | 20 |
| 古葉 | こば | old + leaf | 17 |
| 木庭 | こば | tree + courtyard | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koba
Koba in different scripts
| Romaji | Koba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こば |
| Katakana | コバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koba (Japanese order: 小場歩美, こば あゆみ)
- Yurina Koba (Japanese order: 小場百合奈, こば ゆりな)
- Yuki Koba (Japanese order: 小場結城, こば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koba
Break it into 2 parts: ko · ba. 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 こば.
Questions about Koba
What does Koba mean in Japanese?
Koba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小場, combines these meanings: little + location. Other spellings include 木場 (tree + location), 古場 (old + location), 幸場 (happiness + location).
How do you write Koba in kanji?
The most common way is 小場 (こば). It can also be written 木場, 古場, 幸場, 古葉, 木庭.
How do you write Koba in katakana?
Koba is コバ in katakana and こば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koba?
Koba is read こば and has 2 syllables (morae).
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