かぶかぶnine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (gambling game)株かぶstock; share; stump; clump of roots; plant with roots; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company; corporation; KK; goodwill; privilege; reputation; one's forte下部かぶlower part; bottom section; substructure; subordinate office; lower-level organization; subordinate; loyal servant; faithful servant