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Osakabe 刑部 – Japanese surname
Osakabe (刑部) is read おさかべ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 刑部, the characters mean: punish + section. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Osakabe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 刑部 | おさかべ | punish + section | 17 |
| 長壁 | おさかべ | long + wall | 24 |
| 忍壁 | おさかべ | endure + wall | 23 |
| 長日部 | おさかべ | long + day + section | 23 |
| 長下部 | おさかべ | long + below + section | 22 |
| 長加部 | おさかべ | long + add + section | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osakabe
Osakabe in different scripts
| Romaji | Osakabe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おさかべ |
| Katakana | オサカベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 刑部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Osakabe (Japanese order: 刑部歩美, おさかべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Osakabe (Japanese order: 刑部百合奈, おさかべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Osakabe (Japanese order: 刑部結城, おさかべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Osakabe
Break it into 4 parts: o · sa · ka · be. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written おさかべ.
Questions about Osakabe
What does Osakabe mean in Japanese?
Osakabe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 刑部, combines these meanings: punish + section. Other spellings include 長壁 (long + wall), 忍壁 (endure + wall), 長日部 (long + day + section).
How do you write Osakabe in kanji?
The most common way is 刑部 (おさかべ). It can also be written 長壁, 忍壁, 長日部, 長下部, 長加部.
How do you write Osakabe in katakana?
Osakabe is オサカベ in katakana and おさかべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Osakabe?
Osakabe is read おさかべ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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