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Tae 多映 – Japanese girl given name
Tae (多映) is read たえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 多映, the characters mean: many + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Tae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 多映 | たえ | many + reflect | 15 |
| 多英 | たえ | many + England | 14 |
| 太重 | たえ | plump + heavy | 13 |
| 多愛 | たえ | many + love | 19 |
| 多江 | たえ | many + creek | 12 |
| 多延 | たえ | many + prolong | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tae
Tae in different scripts
| Romaji | Tae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たえ |
| Katakana | タエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 多映 |
Full name examples
- Tae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城多映, ゆうき たえ)
- Tae Kono (Japanese order: 河野多映, こうの たえ)
- Tae Maki (Japanese order: 牧多映, まき たえ)
How to pronounce Tae
Break it into 1 parts: tae. 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 たえ.
Questions about Tae
What does Tae mean in Japanese?
Tae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 多映, combines these meanings: many + reflect. Other spellings include 多英 (many + England), 太重 (plump + heavy), 多愛 (many + love).
How do you write Tae in kanji?
The most common way is 多映 (たえ). It can also be written 多英, 太重, 多愛, 多江, 多延.
How do you write Tae in katakana?
Tae is タエ in katakana and たえ in hiragana.
Is Tae a boy or girl name?
Tae is mostly used for girls.
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