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Takae 高衛 – Japanese girl given name
Takae (高衛) is read たかえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 高衛, the characters mean: tall + defense. This reading can be written with at least 79 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Takae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高衛 | たかえ | tall + defense | 26 |
| 高江 | たかえ | tall + creek | 16 |
| 京江 | たかえ | capital + creek | 14 |
| 教江 | たかえ | teach + creek | 17 |
| 天英 | たかえ | heavens + England | 12 |
| 高絵 | たかえ | tall + picture | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takae
Takae in different scripts
| Romaji | Takae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかえ |
| Katakana | タカエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高衛 |
Full name examples
- Takae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城高衛, ゆうき たかえ)
- Takae Kono (Japanese order: 河野高衛, こうの たかえ)
- Takae Maki (Japanese order: 牧高衛, まき たかえ)
How to pronounce Takae
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kae. 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 たかえ.
Questions about Takae
What does Takae mean in Japanese?
Takae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高衛, combines these meanings: tall + defense. Other spellings include 高江 (tall + creek), 京江 (capital + creek), 教江 (teach + creek).
How do you write Takae in kanji?
The most common way is 高衛 (たかえ). It can also be written 高江, 京江, 教江, 天英, 高絵.
How do you write Takae in katakana?
Takae is タカエ in katakana and たかえ in hiragana.
Is Takae a boy or girl name?
Takae is mostly used for girls.
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