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Yabe 八部 – Japanese surname
Yabe (八部) is read やべ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八部, the characters mean: eight + section. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Yabe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八部 | やべ | eight + section | 13 |
| 野部 | やべ | plains + section | 22 |
| 八辺 | やべ | eight + environs | 7 |
| 夜部 | やべ | night + section | 19 |
| 谷部 | やべ | valley + section | 18 |
| 家辺 | やべ | house + environs | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yabe
Yabe in different scripts
| Romaji | Yabe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やべ |
| Katakana | ヤベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yabe (Japanese order: 八部歩美, やべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yabe (Japanese order: 八部百合奈, やべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yabe (Japanese order: 八部結城, やべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yabe
Break it into 2 parts: ya · be. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written やべ.
Questions about Yabe
What does Yabe mean in Japanese?
Yabe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八部, combines these meanings: eight + section. Other spellings include 野部 (plains + section), 八辺 (eight + environs), 夜部 (night + section).
How do you write Yabe in kanji?
The most common way is 八部 (やべ). It can also be written 野部, 八辺, 夜部, 谷部, 家辺.
How do you write Yabe in katakana?
Yabe is ヤベ in katakana and やべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yabe?
Yabe is read やべ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 八
八: eight, eight radical
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