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Satoe 知江 – Japanese girl given name
Satoe (知江) is read さとえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 知江, the characters mean: know + creek. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Satoe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 知江 | さとえ | know + creek | 14 |
| 理恵 | さとえ | logic + favor | 21 |
| 都恵 | さとえ | metropolis + favor | 21 |
| 知永 | さとえ | know + eternity | 13 |
| 知恵 | さとえ | know + favor | 18 |
| 里重 | さとえ | ri + heavy | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Satoe
Satoe in different scripts
| Romaji | Satoe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さとえ |
| Katakana | サトエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 知江 |
Full name examples
- Satoe Yuki (Japanese order: 結城知江, ゆうき さとえ)
- Satoe Kono (Japanese order: 河野知江, こうの さとえ)
- Satoe Maki (Japanese order: 牧知江, まき さとえ)
How to pronounce Satoe
Break it into 2 parts: sa · 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 さとえ.
Questions about Satoe
What does Satoe mean in Japanese?
Satoe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 知江, combines these meanings: know + creek. Other spellings include 理恵 (logic + favor), 都恵 (metropolis + favor), 知永 (know + eternity).
How do you write Satoe in kanji?
The most common way is 知江 (さとえ). It can also be written 理恵, 都恵, 知永, 知恵, 里重.
How do you write Satoe in katakana?
Satoe is サトエ in katakana and さとえ in hiragana.
Is Satoe a boy or girl name?
Satoe is mostly used for girls.
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