Kobe

American

[koh-bee, kaw-bee] / ˈkoʊ bi, ˈkɔˈbi /

noun

a seaport on S Honshu, in S Japan.

Kobe British

/ ˈkəʊbɪ /

noun

a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay: formed in 1889 by the amalgamation of Hyogo and Kobe; a major industrial complex, producing ships, steel, and rubber goods. Pop: 1 478 380 (2002 est)

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A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“In many ways, he is a pioneer in the same light as R&B artists and hip-hop artists back in the day and athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant,” Younes said of Karp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In years past, NBA stars like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant helped prop up Nike’s image as a premium basketball brand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, combustible but extraordinary in unison.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“We will go tomorrow to Kobe for butter and sugar. That will help.”

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

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