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Kaede 楓 – Japanese unisex given name
Kaede (楓) is read かえで and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 楓, the characters mean: maple. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 13 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Kaede in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 楓 | かえで | maple | 13 |
| 風英 | かえで | wind + England | 17 |
| 紅葉 | かえで | crimson + leaf | 21 |
| 海笑出 | かえで | sea + laugh + exit | 24 |
| 夏枝花 | かえで | summer + bough + flower | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaede
Kaede in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaede |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かえで |
| Katakana | カエデ |
| Kanji (most common) | 楓 |
Full name examples
- Kaede Yuki (Japanese order: 結城楓, ゆうき かえで)
- Kaede Kono (Japanese order: 河野楓, こうの かえで)
- Kaede Maki (Japanese order: 牧楓, まき かえで)
How to pronounce Kaede
Break it into 2 parts: kae · de. 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 かえで.
Questions about Kaede
What does Kaede mean in Japanese?
Kaede has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 楓, combines these meanings: maple. Other spellings include 風英 (wind + England), 紅葉 (crimson + leaf), 海笑出 (sea + laugh + exit).
How do you write Kaede in kanji?
The most common way is 楓 (かえで). It can also be written 風英, 紅葉, 海笑出, 夏枝花.
How do you write Kaede in katakana?
Kaede is カエデ in katakana and かえで in hiragana.
Is Kaede a boy or girl name?
Kaede is used for both boys and girls.
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