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Kunie 国海 – Japanese girl given name
Kunie (国海) is read くにえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 国海, the characters mean: country + sea. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kunie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 国海 | くにえ | country + sea | 17 |
| 国衛 | くにえ | country + defense | 24 |
| 国江 | くにえ | country + creek | 14 |
| 地江 | くにえ | ground + creek | 12 |
| 都江 | くにえ | metropolis + creek | 17 |
| 国絵 | くにえ | country + picture | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kunie
Kunie in different scripts
| Romaji | Kunie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くにえ |
| Katakana | クニエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 国海 |
Full name examples
- Kunie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城国海, ゆうき くにえ)
- Kunie Kono (Japanese order: 河野国海, こうの くにえ)
- Kunie Maki (Japanese order: 牧国海, まき くにえ)
How to pronounce Kunie
Break it into 2 parts: ku · nie. 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 くにえ.
Questions about Kunie
What does Kunie mean in Japanese?
Kunie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 国海, combines these meanings: country + sea. Other spellings include 国衛 (country + defense), 国江 (country + creek), 地江 (ground + creek).
How do you write Kunie in kanji?
The most common way is 国海 (くにえ). It can also be written 国衛, 国江, 地江, 都江, 国絵.
How do you write Kunie in katakana?
Kunie is クニエ in katakana and くにえ in hiragana.
Is Kunie a boy or girl name?
Kunie is mostly used for girls.
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