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Minobe 三部 – Japanese surname
Minobe (三部) is read みのべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三部, the characters mean: three + section. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Minobe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三部 | みのべ | three + section | 14 |
| 見延 | みのべ | see + prolong | 15 |
| 末延 | みのべ | end + prolong | 13 |
| 美延 | みのべ | beauty + prolong | 17 |
| 箕部 | みのべ | winnowing + section | 25 |
| 簑部 | みのべ | a coat raincoat + section | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Minobe
Minobe in different scripts
| Romaji | Minobe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みのべ |
| Katakana | ミノベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Minobe (Japanese order: 三部歩美, みのべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Minobe (Japanese order: 三部百合奈, みのべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Minobe (Japanese order: 三部結城, みのべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Minobe
Break it into 3 parts: mi · no · 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 みのべ.
Questions about Minobe
What does Minobe mean in Japanese?
Minobe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三部, combines these meanings: three + section. Other spellings include 見延 (see + prolong), 末延 (end + prolong), 美延 (beauty + prolong).
How do you write Minobe in kanji?
The most common way is 三部 (みのべ). It can also be written 見延, 末延, 美延, 箕部, 簑部.
How do you write Minobe in katakana?
Minobe is ミノベ in katakana and みのべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Minobe?
Minobe is read みのべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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