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Nanba 難場 – Japanese surname
Nanba (難場) is read なんば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 難場, the characters mean: difficult + location. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Nanba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 難場 | なんば | difficult + location | 30 |
| 南場 | なんば | south + location | 21 |
| 南葉 | なんば | south + leaf | 21 |
| 名波 | なんば | name + waves | 14 |
| 難羽 | なんば | difficult + feathers | 24 |
| 南波 | なんば | south + waves | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nanba
Nanba in different scripts
| Romaji | Nanba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なんば |
| Katakana | ナンバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 難場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nanba (Japanese order: 難場歩美, なんば あゆみ)
- Yurina Nanba (Japanese order: 難場百合奈, なんば ゆりな)
- Yuki Nanba (Japanese order: 難場結城, なんば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nanba
Break it into 2 parts: nan · ba. 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 なんば.
Questions about Nanba
What does Nanba mean in Japanese?
Nanba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 難場, combines these meanings: difficult + location. Other spellings include 南場 (south + location), 南葉 (south + leaf), 名波 (name + waves).
How do you write Nanba in kanji?
The most common way is 難場 (なんば). It can also be written 南場, 南葉, 名波, 難羽, 南波.
How do you write Nanba in katakana?
Nanba is ナンバ in katakana and なんば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nanba?
Nanba is read なんば and has 3 syllables (morae).
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