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Mitsue 三衛 – Japanese girl given name
Mitsue (三衛) is read みつえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三衛, the characters mean: three + defense. This reading can be written with at least 64 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三衛 | みつえ | three + defense | 19 |
| 満重 | みつえ | full + heavy | 21 |
| 三江 | みつえ | three + creek | 9 |
| 光重 | みつえ | ray + heavy | 15 |
| 都江 | みつえ | metropolis + creek | 17 |
| 三絵 | みつえ | three + picture | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsue
Mitsue in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつえ |
| Katakana | ミツエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三衛 |
Full name examples
- Mitsue Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三衛, ゆうき みつえ)
- Mitsue Kono (Japanese order: 河野三衛, こうの みつえ)
- Mitsue Maki (Japanese order: 牧三衛, まき みつえ)
How to pronounce Mitsue
Break it into 2 parts: mi · tsue. 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 みつえ.
Questions about Mitsue
What does Mitsue mean in Japanese?
Mitsue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三衛, combines these meanings: three + defense. Other spellings include 満重 (full + heavy), 三江 (three + creek), 光重 (ray + heavy).
How do you write Mitsue in kanji?
The most common way is 三衛 (みつえ). It can also be written 満重, 三江, 光重, 都江, 三絵.
How do you write Mitsue in katakana?
Mitsue is ミツエ in katakana and みつえ in hiragana.
Is Mitsue a boy or girl name?
Mitsue is mostly used for girls.
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