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Otoe 音映 – Japanese girl given name
Otoe (音映) is read おとえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 音映, the characters mean: sound + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Otoe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 音映 | おとえ | sound + reflect | 18 |
| 音江 | おとえ | sound + creek | 15 |
| 音絵 | おとえ | sound + picture | 21 |
| 音栄 | おとえ | sound + flourish | 18 |
| 音恵 | おとえ | sound + favor | 19 |
| 音衣 | おとえ | sound + garment | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otoe
Otoe in different scripts
| Romaji | Otoe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おとえ |
| Katakana | オトエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 音映 |
Full name examples
- Otoe Yuki (Japanese order: 結城音映, ゆうき おとえ)
- Otoe Kono (Japanese order: 河野音映, こうの おとえ)
- Otoe Maki (Japanese order: 牧音映, まき おとえ)
How to pronounce Otoe
Break it into 2 parts: o · toe. 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 おとえ.
Questions about Otoe
What does Otoe mean in Japanese?
Otoe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 音映, combines these meanings: sound + reflect. Other spellings include 音江 (sound + creek), 音絵 (sound + picture), 音栄 (sound + flourish).
How do you write Otoe in kanji?
The most common way is 音映 (おとえ). It can also be written 音江, 音絵, 音栄, 音恵, 音衣.
How do you write Otoe in katakana?
Otoe is オトエ in katakana and おとえ in hiragana.
Is Otoe a boy or girl name?
Otoe is mostly used for girls.
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