Kobe

American  

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

noun

1. a seaport on S Honshu, in S Japan.

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Kobe British  

/ ˈkəʊbɪ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Researchers at Kobe University have created an artificial intelligence system that can identify a rare endocrine disease simply by examining photos of the back of the hand and a clenched fist.

From Science Daily

However, he will honour his role leading Japan's Kobe Steelers before preparing New Zealand for their July tests against France, Italy and Ireland.

From BBC

By working part-time jobs, Takaichi scraped together the money to attend Kobe University, where she studied business administration and played in a heavy-metal band.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Wales men's side have lost 21 out of their previous 23 internationals, with the only victories against Japan in Kobe and Cardiff in 2025.

From BBC

In contrast, Wales have lost 21 out of 23 internationals with the only victories against Japan in Kobe and Cardiff in 2025.

From BBC