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Mabuchi 間渕 – Japanese surname

Mabuchi (間渕) is read まぶち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 間渕, the characters mean: interval + edge. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 21 to 24 strokes in total.

How to write Mabuchi in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
間渕まぶちinterval + edge23
間淵まぶちinterval + abyss24
真渕まぶちtrue + edge21
真淵まぶちtrue + abyss22
満渕まぶちfull + edge23
馬渕まぶちhorse + edge21

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Mabuchi

間
interval, space
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: カン、ケン Kun: あいだ、ま、あい
渕
edge
11 strokes
On: エン、カク、コウ Kun: ふち、かた、はなわ
淵
abyss, edge, deep pool, the depths
12 strokes, an approved name kanji
On: エン、カク、コウ Kun: ふち、かた、はなわ
真
true, reality, Buddhist sect
10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: シン Kun: ま、まこと

Mabuchi in different scripts

RomajiMabuchi
Hiraganaまぶち
Katakanaマブチ
Kanji (most common)間渕

Full name examples

How to pronounce Mabuchi

Break it into 3 parts: ma · bu · chi. 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 まぶち.

Questions about Mabuchi

What does Mabuchi mean in Japanese?

Mabuchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間渕, combines these meanings: interval + edge. Other spellings include 間淵 (interval + abyss), 真渕 (true + edge), 真淵 (true + abyss).

How do you write Mabuchi in kanji?

The most common way is 間渕 (まぶち). It can also be written 間淵, 真渕, 真淵, 満渕, 馬渕.

How do you write Mabuchi in katakana?

Mabuchi is マブチ in katakana and まぶち in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Mabuchi?

Mabuchi is read まぶち and has 3 syllables (morae).

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Other surnames that use 間

間: interval, space

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