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Tobe 東部 – Japanese surname
Tobe (東部) is read とうべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東部, the characters mean: east + section. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Tobe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東部 | とうべ | east + section | 19 |
| 都部 | とべ | metropolis + section | 22 |
| 利部 | とべ | profit + section | 18 |
| 藤部 | とうべ | wisteria + section | 29 |
| 戸部 | とべ | door + section | 15 |
| 戸田 | とべ | door + rice field | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tobe
Tobe in different scripts
| Romaji | Tobe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうべ |
| Katakana | トウベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tobe (Japanese order: 東部歩美, とうべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Tobe (Japanese order: 東部百合奈, とうべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Tobe (Japanese order: 東部結城, とうべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tobe
Break it into 2 parts: to · 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 とうべ.
Questions about Tobe
What does Tobe mean in Japanese?
Tobe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東部, combines these meanings: east + section. Other spellings include 都部 (metropolis + section), 利部 (profit + section), 藤部 (wisteria + section).
How do you write Tobe in kanji?
The most common way is 東部 (とうべ). It can also be written 都部, 利部, 藤部, 戸部, 戸田.
How do you write Tobe in katakana?
Tobe is トウベ in katakana and とうべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tobe?
Tobe is read とうべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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