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Machi 真地 – Japanese girl given name
Machi (真地) is read まち and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真地, the characters mean: true + ground. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Machi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真地 | まち | true + ground | 16 |
| 真治 | まち | true + reign | 18 |
| 万地 | まち | ten thousand + ground | 9 |
| 真千 | まち | true + thousand | 13 |
| 真知 | まち | true + know | 18 |
| 万治 | まち | ten thousand + reign | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Machi
Machi in different scripts
| Romaji | Machi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まち |
| Katakana | マチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真地 |
Full name examples
- Machi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真地, ゆうき まち)
- Machi Kono (Japanese order: 河野真地, こうの まち)
- Machi Maki (Japanese order: 牧真地, まき まち)
How to pronounce Machi
Break it into 2 parts: ma · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written まち.
Questions about Machi
What does Machi mean in Japanese?
Machi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真地, combines these meanings: true + ground. Other spellings include 真治 (true + reign), 万地 (ten thousand + ground), 真千 (true + thousand).
How do you write Machi in kanji?
The most common way is 真地 (まち). It can also be written 真治, 万地, 真千, 真知, 万治.
How do you write Machi in katakana?
Machi is マチ in katakana and まち in hiragana.
Is Machi a boy or girl name?
Machi is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 真
真: true, reality, Buddhist sect
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