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Umie 海江 – Japanese girl given name
Umie (海江) is read うみえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 海江, the characters mean: sea + creek. This reading can be written with at least 55 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Umie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 海江 | うみえ | sea + creek | 15 |
| 海絵 | うみえ | sea + picture | 21 |
| 海恵 | うみえ | sea + favor | 19 |
| 海枝 | うみえ | sea + bough | 17 |
| 有実江 | うみえ | possess + reality + creek | 20 |
| 有実恵 | うみえ | possess + reality + favor | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Umie
Umie in different scripts
| Romaji | Umie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うみえ |
| Katakana | ウミエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 海江 |
Full name examples
- Umie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城海江, ゆうき うみえ)
- Umie Kono (Japanese order: 河野海江, こうの うみえ)
- Umie Maki (Japanese order: 牧海江, まき うみえ)
How to pronounce Umie
Break it into 2 parts: u · mie. 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 うみえ.
Questions about Umie
What does Umie mean in Japanese?
Umie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 海江, combines these meanings: sea + creek. Other spellings include 海絵 (sea + picture), 海恵 (sea + favor), 海枝 (sea + bough).
How do you write Umie in kanji?
The most common way is 海江 (うみえ). It can also be written 海絵, 海恵, 海枝, 有実江, 有実恵.
How do you write Umie in katakana?
Umie is ウミエ in katakana and うみえ in hiragana.
Is Umie a boy or girl name?
Umie is mostly used for girls.
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