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Wakae 若衛 – Japanese girl given name
Wakae (若衛) is read わかえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 若衛, the characters mean: young + defense. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Wakae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 若衛 | わかえ | young + defense | 24 |
| 若江 | わかえ | young + creek | 14 |
| 若永 | わかえ | young + eternity | 13 |
| 若絵 | わかえ | young + picture | 20 |
| 若栄 | わかえ | young + flourish | 17 |
| 若恵 | わかえ | young + favor | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Wakae
Wakae in different scripts
| Romaji | Wakae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | わかえ |
| Katakana | ワカエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 若衛 |
Full name examples
- Wakae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城若衛, ゆうき わかえ)
- Wakae Kono (Japanese order: 河野若衛, こうの わかえ)
- Wakae Maki (Japanese order: 牧若衛, まき わかえ)
How to pronounce Wakae
Break it into 2 parts: wa · 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 わかえ.
Questions about Wakae
What does Wakae mean in Japanese?
Wakae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 若衛, combines these meanings: young + defense. Other spellings include 若江 (young + creek), 若永 (young + eternity), 若絵 (young + picture).
How do you write Wakae in kanji?
The most common way is 若衛 (わかえ). It can also be written 若江, 若永, 若絵, 若栄, 若恵.
How do you write Wakae in katakana?
Wakae is ワカエ in katakana and わかえ in hiragana.
Is Wakae a boy or girl name?
Wakae is mostly used for girls.
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