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Nakae 中得 – Japanese surname
Nakae (中得) is read なかえ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 中得, the characters mean: in + gain. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Nakae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中得 | なかえ | in + gain | 15 |
| 中重 | なかえ | in + heavy | 13 |
| 中江 | なかえ | in + creek | 10 |
| 中永 | なかえ | in + eternity | 9 |
| 中栄 | なかえ | in + flourish | 13 |
| 中恵 | なかえ | in + favor | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakae
Nakae in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかえ |
| Katakana | ナカエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中得 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nakae (Japanese order: 中得歩美, なかえ あゆみ)
- Yurina Nakae (Japanese order: 中得百合奈, なかえ ゆりな)
- Yuki Nakae (Japanese order: 中得結城, なかえ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nakae
Break it into 2 parts: na · 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 なかえ.
Questions about Nakae
What does Nakae mean in Japanese?
Nakae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中得, combines these meanings: in + gain. Other spellings include 中重 (in + heavy), 中江 (in + creek), 中永 (in + eternity).
How do you write Nakae in kanji?
The most common way is 中得 (なかえ). It can also be written 中重, 中江, 中永, 中栄, 中恵.
How do you write Nakae in katakana?
Nakae is ナカエ in katakana and なかえ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nakae?
Nakae is read なかえ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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