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Oue 雄上 – Japanese surname
Oue (雄上) is read おうえ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 雄上, the characters mean: masculine + above. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Oue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 雄上 | おうえ | masculine + above | 15 |
| 近江 | おうえ | near + creek | 13 |
| 尾上 | おうえ | tail + above | 10 |
| 応江 | おうえ | apply + creek | 13 |
| 横江 | おうえ | sideways + creek | 21 |
| 王植 | おううえ | king + plant | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oue
Oue in different scripts
| Romaji | Oue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうえ |
| Katakana | オウエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 雄上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oue (Japanese order: 雄上歩美, おうえ あゆみ)
- Yurina Oue (Japanese order: 雄上百合奈, おうえ ゆりな)
- Yuki Oue (Japanese order: 雄上結城, おうえ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oue
Break it into 1 parts: oue. 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 おうえ.
Questions about Oue
What does Oue mean in Japanese?
Oue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 雄上, combines these meanings: masculine + above. Other spellings include 近江 (near + creek), 尾上 (tail + above), 応江 (apply + creek).
How do you write Oue in kanji?
The most common way is 雄上 (おうえ). It can also be written 近江, 尾上, 応江, 横江, 王植.
How do you write Oue in katakana?
Oue is オウエ in katakana and おうえ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oue?
Oue is read おうえ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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