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Makie 巻江 – Japanese girl given name
Makie (巻江) is read まきえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 巻江, the characters mean: scroll + creek. This reading can be written with at least 61 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Makie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 巻江 | まきえ | scroll + creek | 15 |
| 牧衛 | まきえ | breed + defense | 24 |
| 牧映 | まきえ | breed + reflect | 17 |
| 巻絵 | まきえ | scroll + picture | 21 |
| 牧江 | まきえ | breed + creek | 14 |
| 牧絵 | まきえ | breed + picture | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Makie
Makie in different scripts
| Romaji | Makie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まきえ |
| Katakana | マキエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 巻江 |
Full name examples
- Makie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城巻江, ゆうき まきえ)
- Makie Kono (Japanese order: 河野巻江, こうの まきえ)
- Makie Maki (Japanese order: 牧巻江, まき まきえ)
How to pronounce Makie
Break it into 2 parts: ma · kie. 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 まきえ.
Questions about Makie
What does Makie mean in Japanese?
Makie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 巻江, combines these meanings: scroll + creek. Other spellings include 牧衛 (breed + defense), 牧映 (breed + reflect), 巻絵 (scroll + picture).
How do you write Makie in kanji?
The most common way is 巻江 (まきえ). It can also be written 牧衛, 牧映, 巻絵, 牧江, 牧絵.
How do you write Makie in katakana?
Makie is マキエ in katakana and まきえ in hiragana.
Is Makie a boy or girl name?
Makie is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 巻
巻: scroll, volume, book
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