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Isae 功江 – Japanese girl given name
Isae (功江) is read いさえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 功江, the characters mean: achievement + creek. This reading can be written with at least 65 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Isae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 功江 | いさえ | achievement + creek | 11 |
| 功絵 | いさえ | achievement + picture | 17 |
| 功恵 | いさえ | achievement + favor | 15 |
| 勲江 | いさえ | meritorious deed + creek | 21 |
| 勇恵 | いさえ | courage + favor | 19 |
| 功枝 | いさえ | achievement + bough | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isae
Isae in different scripts
| Romaji | Isae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさえ |
| Katakana | イサエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 功江 |
Full name examples
- Isae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城功江, ゆうき いさえ)
- Isae Kono (Japanese order: 河野功江, こうの いさえ)
- Isae Maki (Japanese order: 牧功江, まき いさえ)
How to pronounce Isae
Break it into 2 parts: i · sae. 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 いさえ.
Questions about Isae
What does Isae mean in Japanese?
Isae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 功江, combines these meanings: achievement + creek. Other spellings include 功絵 (achievement + picture), 功恵 (achievement + favor), 勲江 (meritorious deed + creek).
How do you write Isae in kanji?
The most common way is 功江 (いさえ). It can also be written 功絵, 功恵, 勲江, 勇恵, 功枝.
How do you write Isae in katakana?
Isae is イサエ in katakana and いさえ in hiragana.
Is Isae a boy or girl name?
Isae is mostly used for girls.
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