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Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Kobu," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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古布- Kobu -
古部- Kobu -
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
部 means "part, department, group."
Department - An organizational unit.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
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小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
部 means "part, department, group."
Department - An organizational unit.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
- : under 10
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
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