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Ae 安映 – Japanese girl given name
Ae (安映) is read あえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 安映, the characters mean: relax + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Ae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安映 | あえ | relax + reflect | 15 |
| 安英 | あえ | relax + England | 14 |
| 安江 | あえ | relax + creek | 12 |
| 安永 | あえ | relax + eternity | 11 |
| 安絵 | あえ | relax + picture | 18 |
| 愛映 | あえ | love + reflect | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ae
Ae in different scripts
| Romaji | Ae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あえ |
| Katakana | アエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安映 |
Full name examples
- Ae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城安映, ゆうき あえ)
- Ae Kono (Japanese order: 河野安映, こうの あえ)
- Ae Maki (Japanese order: 牧安映, まき あえ)
How to pronounce Ae
Break it into 1 parts: ae. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written あえ.
Questions about Ae
What does Ae mean in Japanese?
Ae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安映, combines these meanings: relax + reflect. Other spellings include 安英 (relax + England), 安江 (relax + creek), 安永 (relax + eternity).
How do you write Ae in kanji?
The most common way is 安映 (あえ). It can also be written 安英, 安江, 安永, 安絵, 愛映.
How do you write Ae in katakana?
Ae is アエ in katakana and あえ in hiragana.
Is Ae a boy or girl name?
Ae is mostly used for girls.
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