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Masami 雅美 – Japanese girl given name
Masami (雅美) is read まさみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 雅美, the characters mean: gracious + beauty. This reading can be written with at least 190 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Masami
Masami (雅美 or 正美) means elegant beauty or correct beauty. It is used for both sexes.
How to write Masami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 雅美 | まさみ | gracious + beauty | 22 |
| 正美 | まさみ | correct + beauty | 14 |
| 中三 | まさみ | in + three | 7 |
| 政三 | まさみ | politics + three | 12 |
| 政見 | まさみ | politics + see | 16 |
| 政実 | まさみ | politics + reality | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masami
Masami in different scripts
| Romaji | Masami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさみ |
| Katakana | マサミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 雅美 |
Full name examples
- Masami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城雅美, ゆうき まさみ)
- Masami Kono (Japanese order: 河野雅美, こうの まさみ)
- Masami Maki (Japanese order: 牧雅美, まき まさみ)
How to pronounce Masami
Break it into 3 parts: ma · sa · mi. 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 まさみ.
Questions about Masami
What does Masami mean in Japanese?
Masami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 雅美, combines these meanings: gracious + beauty. Other spellings include 正美 (correct + beauty), 中三 (in + three), 政三 (politics + three).
How do you write Masami in kanji?
The most common way is 雅美 (まさみ). It can also be written 正美, 中三, 政三, 政見, 政実.
How do you write Masami in katakana?
Masami is マサミ in katakana and まさみ in hiragana.
Is Masami a boy or girl name?
Masami is mostly used for girls.
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