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Makoto 誠 – Japanese unisex given name
Makoto (誠) is read まこと and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 誠, the characters mean: sincerity. This reading can be written with at least 90 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Makoto
Makoto means sincerity or truth, written 誠 or 真. It is a name for people who value honesty, used mostly for men.
How to write Makoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 誠 | まこと | sincerity | 13 |
| 真 | まこと | true | 10 |
| 信 | まこと | faith | 9 |
| 実人 | まこと | reality + person | 10 |
| 最一 | まこと | utmost + one | 13 |
| 理経 | まこと | logic + sutra | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Makoto
Makoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Makoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まこと |
| Katakana | マコト |
| Kanji (most common) | 誠 |
Full name examples
- Makoto Yuki (Japanese order: 結城誠, ゆうき まこと)
- Makoto Kono (Japanese order: 河野誠, こうの まこと)
- Makoto Maki (Japanese order: 牧誠, まき まこと)
How to pronounce Makoto
Break it into 3 parts: ma · ko · to. 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 まこと.
Questions about Makoto
What does Makoto mean in Japanese?
Makoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 誠, combines these meanings: sincerity. Other spellings include 真 (true), 信 (faith), 実人 (reality + person).
How do you write Makoto in kanji?
The most common way is 誠 (まこと). It can also be written 真, 信, 実人, 最一, 理経.
How do you write Makoto in katakana?
Makoto is マコト in katakana and まこと in hiragana.
Is Makoto a boy or girl name?
Makoto is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 誠
誠: sincerity, admonish, warn
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