kanade
Kanade is a Japanese given name that is most often feminine, though it can appear as a surname in rare cases. It is commonly written with the kanji 奏, which conveys the sense of playing a musical instrument, performing, or producing sound. The reading Kanade reflects its musical associations, and the name can be rendered with other kanji that yield the same pronunciation in different contexts.
In popular culture, Kanade Tachibana is a well-known example. A central character in the 2010 anime series
Beyond this character, Kanade appears as a given name for female characters in other Japanese media, and
Overall, Kanade is recognized in Japanese naming practices for its melodic connotations and its presence in