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Obe 大部 – Japanese surname
Obe (大部) is read おおべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大部, the characters mean: large + section. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Obe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大部 | おおべ | large + section | 14 |
| 小部 | おべ | little + section | 14 |
| 和部 | おべ | harmony + section | 19 |
| 大辺 | おおべ | large + environs | 8 |
| 小辺 | おべ | little + environs | 8 |
| 和辺 | おべ | harmony + environs | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Obe
Obe in different scripts
| Romaji | Obe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおべ |
| Katakana | オオベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Obe (Japanese order: 大部歩美, おおべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Obe (Japanese order: 大部百合奈, おおべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Obe (Japanese order: 大部結城, おおべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Obe
Break it into 2 parts: o · 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 おおべ.
Questions about Obe
What does Obe mean in Japanese?
Obe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大部, combines these meanings: large + section. Other spellings include 小部 (little + section), 和部 (harmony + section), 大辺 (large + environs).
How do you write Obe in kanji?
The most common way is 大部 (おおべ). It can also be written 小部, 和部, 大辺, 小辺, 和辺.
How do you write Obe in katakana?
Obe is オオベ in katakana and おおべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Obe?
Obe is read おおべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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