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Masanori 正中 – Japanese boy given name
Masanori (正中) is read まさのり and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 正中, the characters mean: correct + in. This reading can be written with at least 138 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Masanori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正中 | まさのり | correct + in | 9 |
| 政教 | まさのり | politics + teach | 20 |
| 方教 | まさのり | direction + teach | 15 |
| 正理 | まさのり | correct + logic | 16 |
| 正法 | まさのり | correct + method | 13 |
| 正制 | まさのり | correct + system | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masanori
Masanori in different scripts
| Romaji | Masanori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさのり |
| Katakana | マサノリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 正中 |
Full name examples
- Masanori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城正中, ゆうき まさのり)
- Masanori Kono (Japanese order: 河野正中, こうの まさのり)
- Masanori Maki (Japanese order: 牧正中, まき まさのり)
How to pronounce Masanori
Break it into 4 parts: ma · sa · no · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written まさのり.
Questions about Masanori
What does Masanori mean in Japanese?
Masanori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正中, combines these meanings: correct + in. Other spellings include 政教 (politics + teach), 方教 (direction + teach), 正理 (correct + logic).
How do you write Masanori in kanji?
The most common way is 正中 (まさのり). It can also be written 政教, 方教, 正理, 正法, 正制.
How do you write Masanori in katakana?
Masanori is マサノリ in katakana and まさのり in hiragana.
Is Masanori a boy or girl name?
Masanori is mostly used for boys.
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正: correct, justice, righteous
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