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Sakae 栄 – Japanese surname
Sakae (栄) is read さかえ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 栄, the characters mean: flourish. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Sakae
Sakae (栄) means prosperity.
How to write Sakae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 栄 | さかえ | flourish | 9 |
| 榮 | さかえ | flourish | 14 |
| 阪衛 | さかえ | heights + defense | 23 |
| 酒得 | さかえ | sake + gain | 21 |
| 阪江 | さかえ | heights + creek | 13 |
| 酒衛 | さかえ | sake + defense | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sakae
Sakae in different scripts
| Romaji | Sakae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さかえ |
| Katakana | サカエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 栄 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sakae (Japanese order: 栄歩美, さかえ あゆみ)
- Yurina Sakae (Japanese order: 栄百合奈, さかえ ゆりな)
- Yuki Sakae (Japanese order: 栄結城, さかえ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sakae
Break it into 2 parts: sa · 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 さかえ.
Questions about Sakae
What does Sakae mean in Japanese?
Sakae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 栄, combines these meanings: flourish. Other spellings include 榮 (flourish), 阪衛 (heights + defense), 酒得 (sake + gain).
How do you write Sakae in kanji?
The most common way is 栄 (さかえ). It can also be written 榮, 阪衛, 酒得, 阪江, 酒衛.
How do you write Sakae in katakana?
Sakae is サカエ in katakana and さかえ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sakae?
Sakae is read さかえ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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