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Shizue 静衛 – Japanese girl given name
Shizue (静衛) is read しずえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 静衛, the characters mean: quiet + defense. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Shizue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 静衛 | しずえ | quiet + defense | 30 |
| 静映 | しずえ | quiet + reflect | 23 |
| 静愛 | しずえ | quiet + love | 27 |
| 静江 | しずえ | quiet + creek | 20 |
| 下枝 | しずえ | below + bough | 11 |
| 静永 | しずえ | quiet + eternity | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shizue
Shizue in different scripts
| Romaji | Shizue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しずえ |
| Katakana | シズエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 静衛 |
Full name examples
- Shizue Yuki (Japanese order: 結城静衛, ゆうき しずえ)
- Shizue Kono (Japanese order: 河野静衛, こうの しずえ)
- Shizue Maki (Japanese order: 牧静衛, まき しずえ)
How to pronounce Shizue
Break it into 2 parts: shi · zue. 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 しずえ.
Questions about Shizue
What does Shizue mean in Japanese?
Shizue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 静衛, combines these meanings: quiet + defense. Other spellings include 静映 (quiet + reflect), 静愛 (quiet + love), 静江 (quiet + creek).
How do you write Shizue in kanji?
The most common way is 静衛 (しずえ). It can also be written 静映, 静愛, 静江, 下枝, 静永.
How do you write Shizue in katakana?
Shizue is シズエ in katakana and しずえ in hiragana.
Is Shizue a boy or girl name?
Shizue is mostly used for girls.
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