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Osabe 長部 – Japanese surname
Osabe (長部) is read おさべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 長部, the characters mean: long + section. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Osabe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 長部 | おさべ | long + section | 19 |
| 治部 | おさべ | reign + section | 19 |
| 長辺 | おさべ | long + environs | 13 |
| 押部 | おさべ | push + section | 19 |
| 刑部 | おさべ | punish + section | 17 |
| 刑辺 | おさべ | punish + environs | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osabe
Osabe in different scripts
| Romaji | Osabe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おさべ |
| Katakana | オサベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 長部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Osabe (Japanese order: 長部歩美, おさべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Osabe (Japanese order: 長部百合奈, おさべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Osabe (Japanese order: 長部結城, おさべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Osabe
Break it into 3 parts: o · sa · 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 おさべ.
Questions about Osabe
What does Osabe mean in Japanese?
Osabe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 長部, combines these meanings: long + section. Other spellings include 治部 (reign + section), 長辺 (long + environs), 押部 (push + section).
How do you write Osabe in kanji?
The most common way is 長部 (おさべ). It can also be written 治部, 長辺, 押部, 刑部, 刑辺.
How do you write Osabe in katakana?
Osabe is オサベ in katakana and おさべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Osabe?
Osabe is read おさべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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