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Mine 三子 – Japanese girl given name
Mine (三子) is read みね and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三子, the characters mean: three + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Mine in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三子 | みね | three + child | 6 |
| 美子 | みね | beauty + child | 12 |
| 実音 | みね | reality + sound | 17 |
| 実根 | みね | reality + root | 18 |
| 海音 | みね | sea + sound | 18 |
| 水音 | みね | water + sound | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mine
Mine in different scripts
| Romaji | Mine |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みね |
| Katakana | ミネ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三子 |
Full name examples
- Mine Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三子, ゆうき みね)
- Mine Kono (Japanese order: 河野三子, こうの みね)
- Mine Maki (Japanese order: 牧三子, まき みね)
How to pronounce Mine
Break it into 2 parts: mi · ne. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written みね.
Questions about Mine
What does Mine mean in Japanese?
Mine has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三子, combines these meanings: three + child. Other spellings include 美子 (beauty + child), 実音 (reality + sound), 実根 (reality + root).
How do you write Mine in kanji?
The most common way is 三子 (みね). It can also be written 美子, 実音, 実根, 海音, 水音.
How do you write Mine in katakana?
Mine is ミネ in katakana and みね in hiragana.
Is Mine a boy or girl name?
Mine is mostly used for girls.
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