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Ikue 行重 – Japanese girl given name
Ikue (行重) is read いくえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 行重, the characters mean: going + heavy. This reading can be written with at least 137 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Ikue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 行重 | いくえ | going + heavy | 15 |
| 行映 | いくえ | going + reflect | 15 |
| 行英 | いくえ | going + England | 14 |
| 生英 | いくえ | life + England | 13 |
| 生愛 | いくえ | life + love | 18 |
| 行江 | いくえ | going + creek | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ikue
Ikue in different scripts
| Romaji | Ikue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いくえ |
| Katakana | イクエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 行重 |
Full name examples
- Ikue Yuki (Japanese order: 結城行重, ゆうき いくえ)
- Ikue Kono (Japanese order: 河野行重, こうの いくえ)
- Ikue Maki (Japanese order: 牧行重, まき いくえ)
How to pronounce Ikue
Break it into 2 parts: i · kue. 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 いくえ.
Questions about Ikue
What does Ikue mean in Japanese?
Ikue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 行重, combines these meanings: going + heavy. Other spellings include 行映 (going + reflect), 行英 (going + England), 生英 (life + England).
How do you write Ikue in kanji?
The most common way is 行重 (いくえ). It can also be written 行映, 行英, 生英, 生愛, 行江.
How do you write Ikue in katakana?
Ikue is イクエ in katakana and いくえ in hiragana.
Is Ikue a boy or girl name?
Ikue is mostly used for girls.
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