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Maasa 真朝 – Japanese girl given name
Maasa (真朝) is read まあさ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真朝, the characters mean: true + morning. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Maasa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真朝 | まあさ | true + morning | 22 |
| 円麻 | まあさ | circle + hemp | 15 |
| 正麻 | まあさ | correct + hemp | 16 |
| 麻朝 | まあさ | hemp + morning | 23 |
| 真麻 | まあさ | true + hemp | 21 |
| 真浅 | まあさ | true + shallow | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maasa
Maasa in different scripts
| Romaji | Maasa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まあさ |
| Katakana | マアサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真朝 |
Full name examples
- Maasa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真朝, ゆうき まあさ)
- Maasa Kono (Japanese order: 河野真朝, こうの まあさ)
- Maasa Maki (Japanese order: 牧真朝, まき まあさ)
How to pronounce Maasa
Break it into 2 parts: maa · sa. 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 まあさ.
Questions about Maasa
What does Maasa mean in Japanese?
Maasa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真朝, combines these meanings: true + morning. Other spellings include 円麻 (circle + hemp), 正麻 (correct + hemp), 麻朝 (hemp + morning).
How do you write Maasa in kanji?
The most common way is 真朝 (まあさ). It can also be written 円麻, 正麻, 麻朝, 真麻, 真浅.
How do you write Maasa in katakana?
Maasa is マアサ in katakana and まあさ in hiragana.
Is Maasa a boy or girl name?
Maasa is mostly used for girls.
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