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Kaede

Kaede (楓) is a Japanese given name that literally translates to "maple" or "maple tree," evoking the vibrant red and orange hues of autumn leaves central to Japanese aesthetics and seasonal traditions.^[1]^[2] Primarily a feminine name, it is occasionally used for boys as well, reflecting the fluid gender associations in Japanese naming conventions.^[2]^[3] The name is most commonly written using the kanji 楓, which exclusively denotes the maple tree species, though alternative kanji combinations such as 佳楓 ("beautiful maple") or others incorporating characters for "good," "excellent," or "skillful" allow for varied nuances while retaining the pronunciation.^[1]^[4] These variations highlight the poetic and nature-inspired elements typical of Japanese names, where kanji selection often conveys aspirational qualities or natural beauty.^[4] In terms of popularity, Kaede surged in the late 1990s, reaching 4th place among girls' names in Japan in 1997, and ranked 17th in 2021 and 20th in 2022 according to national surveys, but fell out of the top 100 by 2023 and 2024.^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8] Outside Japan, the name remains rare but has seen minor use in Western countries, peaking at 922nd for girls in the U.S. in 2013.^[9] Its enduring popularity underscores a cultural preference for names tied to nature and transience, aligning with concepts like mono no aware in Japanese literature and art.^[2]

Japanese given name

Etymology and meaning

The name Kaede (楓) primarily derives from the Japanese kanji 楓, which refers to the maple tree and evokes the vibrant autumn foliage central to Japanese seasonal aesthetics.^[1] This kanji symbolizes the beauty of autumnal change, with the tree's red and orange leaves representing transience and renewal in natural cycles.^[10] While the standard form uses 楓, Kaede can be written with alternative kanji combinations that preserve the phonetic pronunciation but introduce varied nuances, such as 佳枝 (ka "beautiful" + ede "branch"), 絵手 (ka "picture" + e "hand"), or 香枝 (ka "fragrance" + ede "branch").^[4] These variations often draw from themes of elegance, artistry, or natural scents, allowing parents to imbue the name with personalized connotations while maintaining its melodic sound.^[11] Kaede has been used predominantly as a feminine given name since the early 20th century, reflecting broader trends in Japanese naming that incorporated nature motifs from literature and poetry.^[12] The imagery of the maple tree, known as 'kaede' in Japanese, appears in classical forms like waka and haiku, where it underscores themes of impermanence, as in verses depicting falling leaves amid autumn winds.^[13] This ties into the cultural concept of mono no aware, an awareness of the pathos of things, where the maple's brief splendor highlights life's fleeting beauty.^[14] In modern Japan, Kaede's popularity surged post-1990s, rising to the 7th most common girl's name in 1996 and 4th in 1997, partly due to its adoption in media like anime and manga that popularized nature-inspired names.^[15]^[5] This resurgence aligns with renewed appreciation for seasonal symbolism in contemporary culture.^[12]

Entertainers

Kaede Dobashi, known professionally as Kaede (born January 11, 1996, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture), is a Japanese dancer, singer, model, and actress affiliated with LDH. She debuted as a member of the vocal and dance unit Happiness in 2011 and later joined the collective girl group E-girls, performing until the group's disbandment in 2020; she has since become the leader of the J-pop group f5ve, releasing their debut album Sequence 01 in 2024.^[16]^[17] Kaede Hondo (born March 6, 1996, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with I'm Enterprise. She won the Best New Actress Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards in 2019 and is known for voicing Kanao Tsuyuri in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba since 2019 and Yunyun in KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! since 2016.^[18]

Athletes

Kaede Kondo (born October 6, 1991, in Ehime Prefecture) is a Japanese basketball player who has represented the Japan women's national team, including at the 2016 Rio Olympics where the team finished eighth. She plays as a small forward for Denso Iris in the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL), contributing to their league titles in 2017 and 2019.^[19]^[20] Kaede Maegawa (born February 24, 1998, in Tsu, Mie Prefecture) is a Japanese Paralympic sprinter and long jumper competing in T42/T63 events after losing her left leg in a 2012 traffic accident. She debuted internationally at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, placing sixth in the long jump T42, and finished fifth in the long jump T63 at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics; she also won a silver medal in the long jump T42 at the 2017 IPC Athletics World Championships in London.^[21]^[22] Kaede Sato (born January 4, 1992, in Oita Prefecture) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for MyNavi Sendai Ladies in the WE League. She has been capped for the Japan women's national team at youth levels and has been a key player for Sendai since 2010, helping the team win the 2015–16 L.League Cup.^[23]^[24] Kaede Hagitani (born October 10, 2000, in Saku, Nagano Prefecture) is a Japanese long-distance runner specializing in the 5000 meters. She represented Japan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing 12th in her heat, and set a personal best of 14:59.36 in the event on 26 September 2021 in Osaka.^[25] She retired from track and field in May 2023 but returned to trail running in 2024, setting a women's course record of 1:11:59 at the Yodogawa Kanpei Half Marathon in December 2024.^[26]^[27]

Fictional characters

In anime, manga, and light novels

In anime, manga, and light novels, the name Kaede has been given to several prominent fictional characters, often embodying themes of transformation and resilience that echo the name's etymological roots in "maple," a symbol of seasonal change. Kaede, the birth name of the protagonist in Lynn Okamoto's manga Elfen Lied (serialized 2002–2005) and its 2004 anime adaptation, is a Diclonius—a horned mutant human with invisible telekinetic arms known as vectors—subjected to brutal experimentation and isolation in a government facility due to her species' perceived threat to humanity.^[28] Orphaned and facing childhood discrimination for her appearance, she develops a dual personality: the violent, vengeful Lucy, driven by trauma and a desire for retribution, and the innocent, amnesiac Nyu, who emerges after a head injury during her escape.^[29] Her narrative arc explores profound isolation, identity fragmentation, and tentative human connections, influencing the series' horror-drama tone and its examination of prejudice and empathy.^[30] Kaede Azusagawa appears as a key supporting character in Hajime Kamoshida's light novel series Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2014–present), illustrated by Kēji Mizoguchi, with manga and anime adaptations including the 2018 television series.^[31] As the younger sister of protagonist Sakuta Azusagawa, she grapples with "adolescence syndrome"—a supernatural manifestation of psychological distress—stemming from severe online bullying and death threats that trigger a dissociative break, resulting in amnesia and two years of social withdrawal as a hikikomori.^[32] Initially hostile and dependent due to her trauma, Kaede's personality evolves toward greater independence and warmth, underscoring the story's focus on familial bonds, mental health recovery, and overcoming insecurity in a high school setting.^[33] Kaede Kazama is a recurring character in Miku's light novel series I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too (2017–present), illustrated by Rein Kuwashima, alongside its manga adaptation and 2023 anime.^[34] A student at Ousei Academy and member of the school's female track and field team, she serves as the energetic best friend of fellow classmate Yukine Hyōdō and develops a romantic interest in the protagonist, Yuuya Tenjou, after he heroically intervenes in her daily life.^[35] Portrayed as outgoing and approachable, her involvement bridges the series' isekai fantasy elements with real-world high school dynamics, contributing to themes of personal growth, competition, and budding relationships amid the protagonist's dual-life adventures.^[36]

In video games

Kaede Akamatsu appears as a central character in the visual novel adventure game Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, developed and published by Spike Chunsoft for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and later ports including PC and Nintendo Switch in 2017.^[37] As the Ultimate Pianist, she is introduced as the initial viewpoint protagonist among 16 high school students imprisoned in the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles, where they are forced into a mutual killing game orchestrated by the robotic bear Monokuma.^[38] Kaede embodies optimism and leadership, rallying her classmates to escape by fostering unity and hope against the game's themes of despair, often using her charisma to mediate conflicts and encourage investigation during class trials.^[39] Her musical expertise integrates into gameplay through piano-based mini-games and free-time events, where players can engage in rhythm challenges or dialogues that reveal her backstory of dedicating her life to piano from childhood, earning her the "piano freak" nickname from peers.^[38] Voiced by Sayaka Kanda in the Japanese version, Kaede's arc underscores the tension between hope and despair, positioning her as a symbol of proactive resistance in the narrative's early chapters.^[39] Another notable video game character named Kaede is a supporting kunoichi from Konohagakure in tie-in titles related to Naruto: The Last - Naruto the Movie (2014).^[40] She appears as one of Naruto's fangirls, idolizing Naruto Uzumaki following the Fourth Great Ninja War, with roles emphasizing community support and infatuation with the protagonist.

In film and other media

In Akira Kurosawa's 1985 film Ran, Lady Kaede is portrayed as a cunning and vengeful concubine who manipulates the sons of the aging warlord Hidetora to orchestrate his downfall, driven by her desire for revenge over the destruction of her family by Hidetora in his youth. Played by Mieko Harada, Kaede's character embodies calculated malice, using seduction and deceit to incite familial betrayal, ultimately achieving her goal amid the film's epic tale of chaos and war inspired by Shakespeare's King Lear.^[41] In Marie Lu's dystopian young adult Legend trilogy (2011–2013), Kaede serves as a supporting character and key ally to protagonists Day and June, functioning as a bartender, underground Skiz fighter, and operative in the Patriots resistance group opposing the oppressive Republic.^[42] Marked by a distinctive vine tattoo on her neck, she demonstrates fierce independence and resourcefulness by facilitating the pair's escape from Republic forces after receiving payment from June, highlighting themes of rebellion and survival in a divided society.^[43] Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori series (2001–2006), a Western historical fantasy drawing on feudal Japan, features Shirakawa Kaede as a central figure—a resilient, intelligent noblewoman held as a hostage who navigates political intrigue, assassination threats, and a forbidden romance with the assassin Takeo Otori.^[44] Kaede's arc evolves from vulnerability to empowerment, as she assumes leadership roles amid clan wars and supernatural elements, symbolizing the strength of women in a patriarchal world.^[45] In Malinda Lo's 2011 fantasy novel Huntress, a prequel to Ash, Kaede is one of the dual protagonists: a seventeen-year-old noble's daughter selected for a perilous diplomatic quest to the Fairy Queen's realm, where she grapples with her lack of magical affinity and budding romance with her companion, the sage-in-training Taisin.^[46] Grounded and proactive, Kaede contrasts Taisin's mysticism, driving the narrative through her emotional growth and defiance of societal expectations in a richly imagined queerness-infused folklore setting.^[47]

Other uses

In biology

Kaede is a photoconvertible fluorescent protein originally isolated from the stony coral Trachyphyllia geoffroyi. Published in 2002, it was discovered by a team of Japanese researchers led by Atsushi Miyawaki at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute. The protein emits bright green fluorescence upon synthesis but irreversibly converts to red fluorescence when exposed to violet or ultraviolet light (350–410 nm), facilitating precise labeling and tracking of cellular components in biological systems. This color-shifting property inspired its name, derived from the Japanese word for maple, evoking the autumnal change in leaf color.^[48]^[49] Structurally, Kaede forms a tetramer and contains a chromophore derived from the His-Tyr-Gly tripeptide sequence that undergoes a light-induced rearrangement, including peptide bond cleavage between the histidine and tyrosine residues, leading to chromophore extension and isomerization. This photoconversion shifts the absorption spectrum, with the green form exhibiting excitation and emission maxima at 508 nm and 518 nm, respectively, and the red form at 572 nm and 580 nm. The protein displays moderate acid sensitivity (pKa ≈ 5.6) and has brightness values of approximately 87 for the green state and 20 for the red state, making it suitable for multicolor imaging when combined with other fluorophores.^[48]^[49]^[50] In biological applications, Kaede serves as an optical highlighter in live-cell fluorescence microscopy, enabling researchers to monitor protein dynamics, organelle trafficking, and cell migration by selectively photoconverting regions of interest for spatiotemporal tracking. For instance, it has been employed to visualize neural crest cell movement in zebrafish embryos and immune cell dynamics in transgenic mice. Related photoconvertible fluorescent proteins developed by the same research group include the brighter KikGR (from the coral Favia favus) and photoswitchable proteins like Dronpa (from Pectinia), which expand its utility by addressing limitations like oligomerization and conversion efficiency while retaining similar phototransformation mechanisms.^[51]^[52]^[53]

In military history

The Japanese destroyer Kaede (楓, "maple") was a Matsu-class escort destroyer constructed for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the closing phase of World War II.^[54] As one of 18 vessels in this class completed amid severe material shortages, Kaede exemplified Japan's desperate efforts to bolster its convoy protection forces against Allied submarine and air threats in the Pacific.^[55] The ship's name followed the IJN tradition of assigning plant or tree names to second-class destroyers, reflecting a broader naval nomenclature tied to natural elements.^[56] Laid down on 4 March 1944 at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, Kaede was launched on 25 July 1944 and commissioned on 30 October 1944.^[57] Displacing 1,282 tons standard and 1,554 tons at full load, she measured 100 meters in length with a beam of 9.35 meters and a draft of 3.3 meters.^[54] Her armament included three 127 mm dual-purpose guns in single mounts, four 610 mm torpedo tubes, up to 29 × 25 mm anti-aircraft guns, and 36 depth charges, optimized for anti-submarine warfare and escort duties rather than fleet actions.^[55] Powered by two Kampon geared steam turbines delivering 19,000 shaft horsepower, Kaede achieved a top speed of 27.8 knots, with a range of 4,200 nautical miles at 16 knots.^[54] Upon commissioning, Kaede joined Destroyer Division 52 within Escort Squadron 31, focusing on convoy operations in the East China Sea and South China Sea.^[54] In late January 1945, she escorted a convoy from Moji to Hong Kong and Takao, then assisted the destroyer Shiokaze in evacuating Japanese aircrew from Aparri on Luzon.^[54] On 31 January 1945, while 20 miles south of Taiwan, Kaede came under attack by U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombers from the 822nd Bombardment Squadron, sustaining severe damage including fires that killed 40 crew members and wounded 30 others.^[54] Temporary repairs at Takao proved incomplete, rendering her inactive for further combat until Japan's surrender. Kaede was present at Kure when the war ended, surrendering on 2 September 1945 and stricken from the IJN register on 5 October 1945.^[57] Repurposed briefly as a repatriation vessel from 1945 to 1947, she was transferred to the Republic of China Navy on 6 July 1947 and renamed Heng Yang.^[54] Heng Yang served as a training hulk until stricken and scrapped in 1960.^[57]

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Meaning & History. From Japanese 楓 (kaede) meaning "maple" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.
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This beautiful moniker is a gender-neutral option with Japanese roots. Kaede holds the meanings "maple tree," "maple leaf," and "beautiful."
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This name, which can be used for boys or girls, means maple tree. Kaede is unusual in Japan although it has been gaining more popularity after it has been used ...
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Jul 1, 2021 · ... Kaede Maegawa for the development of prosthetic legs and technology development. ... He has a total of two silver medals in long jump won ...
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May 24, 2024 · PLAYER LIST. Number, Name, Pos. Birthday. 1, SAITO Ayaka, GK, 1991/8/26 ... SATO Kaede, DF, 1992/1/4. 20, HIROSAWA Maho, FW, 2000/10/18. 21 ...
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Oct 20, 2012 · Lucy is an incessant voice calling for the death of humanity, Nyu is an oblivious and innocent child, and Kaede is the middle ground. The ...
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Jul 2, 2023 · After receiving death threats and other online bullying, Kaede Azusagawa had a dissociative break resulting in complete amnesia.
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Kaede is a fictional character in the Naruto Shippuden anime as well as the Naruto movie, The Last: Naruto the Movie. She is a resident of Konohagakure.
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The Matsu class were escort destroyer built in 1944 to replace destroyer losses in 1942 and intended mostly for AAW/ASW escort work.
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Year(s) Class Members Completed, 1944-1945 ; Displacement, 1,530 tons ; Dimensions, 328'1" x 30'8" x 10'10" ; Speed, 28 knots.
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Takanami: "Pearly Waves" (High Wave?) Second-class destroyers were named after plants. Sugi: "Pushing Cypress" (Cedar?) Enoki: "Jelly Tree"?
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Builder. Launched. Commissioned. Decommissioned ; Kaede. Yokosuka Navy Yard Yokosuka, Japan. July 25, 1944. Oct. 30, 1944. N/A.