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Yakabe 宅部 – Japanese surname
Yakabe (宅部) is read やかべ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 宅部, the characters mean: home + section. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Yakabe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宅部 | やかべ | home + section | 17 |
| 八壁 | やかべ | eight + wall | 18 |
| 矢壁 | やかべ | dart + wall | 21 |
| 八加部 | やかべ | eight + add + section | 18 |
| 矢加部 | やかべ | dart + add + section | 21 |
| 矢可部 | やかべ | dart + can + section | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yakabe
Yakabe in different scripts
| Romaji | Yakabe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やかべ |
| Katakana | ヤカベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 宅部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yakabe (Japanese order: 宅部歩美, やかべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yakabe (Japanese order: 宅部百合奈, やかべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yakabe (Japanese order: 宅部結城, やかべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yakabe
Break it into 3 parts: ya · ka · 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 やかべ.
Questions about Yakabe
What does Yakabe mean in Japanese?
Yakabe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 宅部, combines these meanings: home + section. Other spellings include 八壁 (eight + wall), 矢壁 (dart + wall), 八加部 (eight + add + section).
How do you write Yakabe in kanji?
The most common way is 宅部 (やかべ). It can also be written 八壁, 矢壁, 八加部, 矢加部, 矢可部.
How do you write Yakabe in katakana?
Yakabe is ヤカベ in katakana and やかべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yakabe?
Yakabe is read やかべ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 宅
宅: home, house, residence
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.