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Kase 加世 – Japanese surname
Kase (加世) is read かせ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加世, the characters mean: add + generation. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kase in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加世 | かせ | add + generation | 10 |
| 加勢 | かせ | add + forces | 18 |
| 可世 | かせ | can + generation | 10 |
| 賀世 | かせ | congratulations + generation | 17 |
| 下瀬 | かせ | below + rapids | 22 |
| 加瀬 | かせ | add + rapids | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kase
Kase in different scripts
| Romaji | Kase |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かせ |
| Katakana | カセ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加世 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kase (Japanese order: 加世歩美, かせ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kase (Japanese order: 加世百合奈, かせ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kase (Japanese order: 加世結城, かせ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kase
Break it into 2 parts: ka · se. 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 かせ.
Questions about Kase
What does Kase mean in Japanese?
Kase has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加世, combines these meanings: add + generation. Other spellings include 加勢 (add + forces), 可世 (can + generation), 賀世 (congratulations + generation).
How do you write Kase in kanji?
The most common way is 加世 (かせ). It can also be written 加勢, 可世, 賀世, 下瀬, 加瀬.
How do you write Kase in katakana?
Kase is カセ in katakana and かせ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kase?
Kase is read かせ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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