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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
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 英見 | ひでみ | England + see | 15 |
| 英民 | ひでみ | England + people | 13 |
| 英生 | ひでみ | England + life | 13 |
| 英実 | ひでみ | England + reality | 16 |
| 英水 | ひでみ | England + water | 12 |
| 愛生 | ひでみ | love + life | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hidemi
Hidemi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hidemi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひでみ |
| Katakana | ヒデミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 英見 |
Full name examples
- Hidemi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城英見, ゆうき ひでみ)
- Hidemi Kono (Japanese order: 河野英見, こうの ひでみ)
- Hidemi Maki (Japanese order: 牧英見, まき ひでみ)
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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