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Soba 相場 – Japanese surname
Soba (相場) is read そうば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 相場, the characters mean: inter- + location. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Soba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相場 | そうば | inter- + location | 21 |
| 早場 | そうば | early + location | 18 |
| 相葉 | そうば | inter- + leaf | 21 |
| 相馬 | そうば | inter- + horse | 19 |
| 相羽 | そうば | inter- + feathers | 15 |
| 相庭 | そうば | inter- + courtyard | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Soba
Soba in different scripts
| Romaji | Soba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうば |
| Katakana | ソウバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 相場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Soba (Japanese order: 相場歩美, そうば あゆみ)
- Yurina Soba (Japanese order: 相場百合奈, そうば ゆりな)
- Yuki Soba (Japanese order: 相場結城, そうば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Soba
Break it into 2 parts: so · 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 そうば.
Questions about Soba
What does Soba mean in Japanese?
Soba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相場, combines these meanings: inter- + location. Other spellings include 早場 (early + location), 相葉 (inter- + leaf), 相馬 (inter- + horse).
How do you write Soba in kanji?
The most common way is 相場 (そうば). It can also be written 早場, 相葉, 相馬, 相羽, 相庭.
How do you write Soba in katakana?
Soba is ソウバ in katakana and そうば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Soba?
Soba is read そうば and has 3 syllables (morae).
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相: inter-, mutual, together
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