Home / First names / Asae
Asae 朝映 – Japanese girl given name
Asae (朝映) is read あさえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 朝映, the characters mean: morning + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Asae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝映 | あさえ | morning + reflect | 21 |
| 朝江 | あさえ | morning + creek | 18 |
| 朝絵 | あさえ | morning + picture | 24 |
| 朝栄 | あさえ | morning + flourish | 21 |
| 朝恵 | あさえ | morning + favor | 22 |
| 麻重 | あさえ | hemp + heavy | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Asae
Asae in different scripts
| Romaji | Asae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あさえ |
| Katakana | アサエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 朝映 |
Full name examples
- Asae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城朝映, ゆうき あさえ)
- Asae Kono (Japanese order: 河野朝映, こうの あさえ)
- Asae Maki (Japanese order: 牧朝映, まき あさえ)
How to pronounce Asae
Break it into 2 parts: a · sae. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あさえ.
Questions about Asae
What does Asae mean in Japanese?
Asae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝映, combines these meanings: morning + reflect. Other spellings include 朝江 (morning + creek), 朝絵 (morning + picture), 朝栄 (morning + flourish).
How do you write Asae in kanji?
The most common way is 朝映 (あさえ). It can also be written 朝江, 朝絵, 朝栄, 朝恵, 麻重.
How do you write Asae in katakana?
Asae is アサエ in katakana and あさえ in hiragana.
Is Asae a boy or girl name?
Asae is mostly used for girls.
Share: XFacebookPinterestRedditWhatsApp
Other names that use 朝
朝: morning, dynasty, regime
Names with a similar sound
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.