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Shie 氏江 – Japanese girl given name
Shie (氏江) is read しえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 氏江, the characters mean: family name + creek. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Shie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 氏江 | しえ | family name + creek | 10 |
| 史衛 | しえ | history + defense | 21 |
| 志得 | しえ | intention + gain | 18 |
| 志重 | しえ | intention + heavy | 16 |
| 思依 | しえ | think + reliant | 17 |
| 支絵 | しえ | branch + picture | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shie
Shie in different scripts
| Romaji | Shie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しえ |
| Katakana | シエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 氏江 |
Full name examples
- Shie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城氏江, ゆうき しえ)
- Shie Kono (Japanese order: 河野氏江, こうの しえ)
- Shie Maki (Japanese order: 牧氏江, まき しえ)
How to pronounce Shie
Break it into 1 parts: shie. 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 しえ.
Questions about Shie
What does Shie mean in Japanese?
Shie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 氏江, combines these meanings: family name + creek. Other spellings include 史衛 (history + defense), 志得 (intention + gain), 志重 (intention + heavy).
How do you write Shie in kanji?
The most common way is 氏江 (しえ). It can also be written 史衛, 志得, 志重, 思依, 支絵.
How do you write Shie in katakana?
Shie is シエ in katakana and しえ in hiragana.
Is Shie a boy or girl name?
Shie is mostly used for girls.
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