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Hiroe 広重 – Japanese girl given name
Hiroe (広重) is read ひろえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 広重, the characters mean: wide + heavy. This reading can be written with at least 127 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Hiroe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 広重 | ひろえ | wide + heavy | 14 |
| 大愛 | ひろえ | large + love | 16 |
| 広衛 | ひろえ | wide + defense | 21 |
| 広愛 | ひろえ | wide + love | 18 |
| 大恵 | ひろえ | large + favor | 13 |
| 広江 | ひろえ | wide + creek | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiroe
Hiroe in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiroe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひろえ |
| Katakana | ヒロエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 広重 |
Full name examples
- Hiroe Yuki (Japanese order: 結城広重, ゆうき ひろえ)
- Hiroe Kono (Japanese order: 河野広重, こうの ひろえ)
- Hiroe Maki (Japanese order: 牧広重, まき ひろえ)
How to pronounce Hiroe
Break it into 2 parts: hi · roe. 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 ひろえ.
Questions about Hiroe
What does Hiroe mean in Japanese?
Hiroe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 広重, combines these meanings: wide + heavy. Other spellings include 大愛 (large + love), 広衛 (wide + defense), 広愛 (wide + love).
How do you write Hiroe in kanji?
The most common way is 広重 (ひろえ). It can also be written 大愛, 広衛, 広愛, 大恵, 広江.
How do you write Hiroe in katakana?
Hiroe is ヒロエ in katakana and ひろえ in hiragana.
Is Hiroe a boy or girl name?
Hiroe is mostly used for girls.
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