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Mikae 実加江 – Japanese girl given name
Mikae (実加江) is read みかえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 実加江, the characters mean: reality + add + creek. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Mikae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 実加江 | みかえ | reality + add + creek | 19 |
| 美加英 | みかえ | beauty + add + England | 22 |
| 実加絵 | みかえ | reality + add + picture | 25 |
| 美加江 | みかえ | beauty + add + creek | 20 |
| 身加栄 | みかえ | somebody + add + flourish | 21 |
| 未加江 | みかえ | un- + add + creek | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikae
Mikae in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みかえ |
| Katakana | ミカエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 実加江 |
Full name examples
- Mikae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城実加江, ゆうき みかえ)
- Mikae Kono (Japanese order: 河野実加江, こうの みかえ)
- Mikae Maki (Japanese order: 牧実加江, まき みかえ)
How to pronounce Mikae
Break it into 2 parts: mi · kae. 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 みかえ.
Questions about Mikae
What does Mikae mean in Japanese?
Mikae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 実加江, combines these meanings: reality + add + creek. Other spellings include 美加英 (beauty + add + England), 実加絵 (reality + add + picture), 美加江 (beauty + add + creek).
How do you write Mikae in kanji?
The most common way is 実加江 (みかえ). It can also be written 美加英, 実加絵, 美加江, 身加栄, 未加江.
How do you write Mikae in katakana?
Mikae is ミカエ in katakana and みかえ in hiragana.
Is Mikae a boy or girl name?
Mikae is mostly used for girls.
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