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Tamae 球江 – Japanese girl given name
Tamae (球江) is read たまえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 球江, the characters mean: ball + creek. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Tamae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 球江 | たまえ | ball + creek | 17 |
| 環江 | たまえ | ring + creek | 23 |
| 玉映 | たまえ | jewel + reflect | 14 |
| 玉英 | たまえ | jewel + England | 13 |
| 球絵 | たまえ | ball + picture | 23 |
| 玉江 | たまえ | jewel + creek | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamae
Tamae in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たまえ |
| Katakana | タマエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 球江 |
Full name examples
- Tamae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城球江, ゆうき たまえ)
- Tamae Kono (Japanese order: 河野球江, こうの たまえ)
- Tamae Maki (Japanese order: 牧球江, まき たまえ)
How to pronounce Tamae
Break it into 2 parts: ta · mae. 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 たまえ.
Questions about Tamae
What does Tamae mean in Japanese?
Tamae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 球江, combines these meanings: ball + creek. Other spellings include 環江 (ring + creek), 玉映 (jewel + reflect), 玉英 (jewel + England).
How do you write Tamae in kanji?
The most common way is 球江 (たまえ). It can also be written 環江, 玉映, 玉英, 球絵, 玉江.
How do you write Tamae in katakana?
Tamae is タマエ in katakana and たまえ in hiragana.
Is Tamae a boy or girl name?
Tamae is mostly used for girls.
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