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Natsue 夏映 – Japanese girl given name
Natsue (夏映) is read なつえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 夏映, the characters mean: summer + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Natsue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 夏映 | なつえ | summer + reflect | 19 |
| 夏愛 | なつえ | summer + love | 23 |
| 夏江 | なつえ | summer + creek | 16 |
| 夏絵 | なつえ | summer + picture | 22 |
| 夏恵 | なつえ | summer + favor | 20 |
| 夏衣 | なつえ | summer + garment | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Natsue
Natsue in different scripts
| Romaji | Natsue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なつえ |
| Katakana | ナツエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 夏映 |
Full name examples
- Natsue Yuki (Japanese order: 結城夏映, ゆうき なつえ)
- Natsue Kono (Japanese order: 河野夏映, こうの なつえ)
- Natsue Maki (Japanese order: 牧夏映, まき なつえ)
How to pronounce Natsue
Break it into 2 parts: na · 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 なつえ.
Questions about Natsue
What does Natsue mean in Japanese?
Natsue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 夏映, combines these meanings: summer + reflect. Other spellings include 夏愛 (summer + love), 夏江 (summer + creek), 夏絵 (summer + picture).
How do you write Natsue in kanji?
The most common way is 夏映 (なつえ). It can also be written 夏愛, 夏江, 夏絵, 夏恵, 夏衣.
How do you write Natsue in katakana?
Natsue is ナツエ in katakana and なつえ in hiragana.
Is Natsue a boy or girl name?
Natsue is mostly used for girls.
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