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Masaru 正流 – Japanese boy given name
Masaru (正流) is read まさる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 正流, the characters mean: correct + current. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Masaru
Masaru means to excel or win, written 勝. It is a strong, direct name that was popular in the mid twentieth century.
How to write Masaru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正流 | まさる | correct + current | 15 |
| 正児 | まさる | correct + newborn babe | 12 |
| 勝昇 | まさる | victory + rise up | 20 |
| 雅児 | まさる | gracious + newborn babe | 20 |
| 政瑠 | まさる | politics + lapis lazuli | 23 |
| 正瑠 | まさる | correct + lapis lazuli | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masaru
Masaru in different scripts
| Romaji | Masaru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさる |
| Katakana | マサル |
| Kanji (most common) | 正流 |
Full name examples
- Masaru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城正流, ゆうき まさる)
- Masaru Kono (Japanese order: 河野正流, こうの まさる)
- Masaru Maki (Japanese order: 牧正流, まき まさる)
How to pronounce Masaru
Break it into 3 parts: ma · sa · ru. 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 まさる.
Questions about Masaru
What does Masaru mean in Japanese?
Masaru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正流, combines these meanings: correct + current. Other spellings include 正児 (correct + newborn babe), 勝昇 (victory + rise up), 雅児 (gracious + newborn babe).
How do you write Masaru in kanji?
The most common way is 正流 (まさる). It can also be written 正児, 勝昇, 雅児, 政瑠, 正瑠.
How do you write Masaru in katakana?
Masaru is マサル in katakana and まさる in hiragana.
Is Masaru a boy or girl name?
Masaru is mostly used for boys.
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正: correct, justice, righteous
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.