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Hidemi 英見 – Japanese girl given name

Hidemi (英見) is read ひでみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 英見, the characters mean: England + see. This reading can be written with at least 43 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.

How to write Hidemi in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
英見ひでみEngland + see15
英民ひでみEngland + people13
英生ひでみEngland + life13
英実ひでみEngland + reality16
英水ひでみEngland + water12
愛生ひでみlove + life18

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Hidemi

英
England, English, hero, outstanding
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: エイ Kun: はなぶさ
見
see, hopes, chances, idea
7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1
On: ケン Kun: み
民
people, nation, subjects
5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: ミン Kun: たみ
生
life, genuine, birth
5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1
On: セイ、ショウ Kun: い、う、うま

Hidemi in different scripts

RomajiHidemi
Hiraganaひでみ
Katakanaヒデミ
Kanji (most common)英見

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How to pronounce Hidemi

Break it into 3 parts: hi · de · mi. 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 ひでみ.

Questions about Hidemi

What does Hidemi mean in Japanese?

Hidemi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 英見, combines these meanings: England + see. Other spellings include 英民 (England + people), 英生 (England + life), 英実 (England + reality).

How do you write Hidemi in kanji?

The most common way is 英見 (ひでみ). It can also be written 英民, 英生, 英実, 英水, 愛生.

How do you write Hidemi in katakana?

Hidemi is ヒデミ in katakana and ひでみ in hiragana.

Is Hidemi a boy or girl name?

Hidemi is mostly used for girls.

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英: England, English, hero

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