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Masataka 雅貴 – Japanese boy given name
Masataka (雅貴) is read まさたか and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 雅貴, the characters mean: gracious + precious. This reading can be written with at least 61 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Masataka
Masataka (雅貴 or 正孝) means elegant and noble or correct and filial.
How to write Masataka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 雅貴 | まさたか | gracious + precious | 25 |
| 正孝 | まさたか | correct + filial piety | 12 |
| 昌隆 | まさたか | prosperous + hump | 19 |
| 政高 | まさたか | politics + tall | 19 |
| 正大 | まさたか | correct + large | 8 |
| 正生 | まさたか | correct + life | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masataka
Masataka in different scripts
| Romaji | Masataka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさたか |
| Katakana | マサタカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 雅貴 |
Full name examples
- Masataka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城雅貴, ゆうき まさたか)
- Masataka Kono (Japanese order: 河野雅貴, こうの まさたか)
- Masataka Maki (Japanese order: 牧雅貴, まき まさたか)
How to pronounce Masataka
Break it into 4 parts: ma · sa · ta · ka. 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 まさたか.
Questions about Masataka
What does Masataka mean in Japanese?
Masataka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 雅貴, combines these meanings: gracious + precious. Other spellings include 正孝 (correct + filial piety), 昌隆 (prosperous + hump), 政高 (politics + tall).
How do you write Masataka in kanji?
The most common way is 雅貴 (まさたか). It can also be written 正孝, 昌隆, 政高, 正大, 正生.
How do you write Masataka in katakana?
Masataka is マサタカ in katakana and まさたか in hiragana.
Is Masataka a boy or girl name?
Masataka is mostly used for boys.
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