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Masa 真早 – Japanese girl given name
Masa (真早) is read まさ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真早, the characters mean: true + early. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Masa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真早 | まさ | true + early | 16 |
| 真佐 | まさ | true + assistant | 17 |
| 真左 | まさ | true + left | 15 |
| 満佐 | まさ | full + assistant | 19 |
| 真茶 | まさ | true + tea | 19 |
| 真麻 | まさ | true + hemp | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masa
Masa in different scripts
| Romaji | Masa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさ |
| Katakana | マサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真早 |
Full name examples
- Masa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真早, ゆうき まさ)
- Masa Kono (Japanese order: 河野真早, こうの まさ)
- Masa Maki (Japanese order: 牧真早, まき まさ)
How to pronounce Masa
Break it into 2 parts: ma · sa. 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 まさ.
Questions about Masa
What does Masa mean in Japanese?
Masa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真早, combines these meanings: true + early. Other spellings include 真佐 (true + assistant), 真左 (true + left), 満佐 (full + assistant).
How do you write Masa in kanji?
The most common way is 真早 (まさ). It can also be written 真佐, 真左, 満佐, 真茶, 真麻.
How do you write Masa in katakana?
Masa is マサ in katakana and まさ in hiragana.
Is Masa a boy or girl name?
Masa is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 真
真: true, reality, Buddhist sect
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