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Chikae 近衛 – Japanese girl given name
Chikae (近衛) is read ちかえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 近衛, the characters mean: near + defense. This reading can be written with at least 48 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 32 strokes in total.
How to write Chikae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 近衛 | ちかえ | near + defense | 23 |
| 親衛 | ちかえ | parent + defense | 32 |
| 近江 | ちかえ | near + creek | 13 |
| 知江 | ちかえ | know + creek | 14 |
| 京依 | ちかえ | capital + reliant | 16 |
| 親江 | ちかえ | parent + creek | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chikae
Chikae in different scripts
| Romaji | Chikae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちかえ |
| Katakana | チカエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 近衛 |
Full name examples
- Chikae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城近衛, ゆうき ちかえ)
- Chikae Kono (Japanese order: 河野近衛, こうの ちかえ)
- Chikae Maki (Japanese order: 牧近衛, まき ちかえ)
How to pronounce Chikae
Break it into 2 parts: chi · kae. 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 ちかえ.
Questions about Chikae
What does Chikae mean in Japanese?
Chikae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 近衛, combines these meanings: near + defense. Other spellings include 親衛 (parent + defense), 近江 (near + creek), 知江 (know + creek).
How do you write Chikae in kanji?
The most common way is 近衛 (ちかえ). It can also be written 親衛, 近江, 知江, 京依, 親江.
How do you write Chikae in katakana?
Chikae is チカエ in katakana and ちかえ in hiragana.
Is Chikae a boy or girl name?
Chikae is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 近
近: near, early, akin
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