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Masato 政人 – Japanese boy given name
Masato (政人) is read まさと and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 政人, the characters mean: politics + person. This reading can be written with at least 60 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Masato
Masato often combines 正 (correct) with 人 (person), giving an upright individual. It is a plain, dependable name.
How to write Masato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 政人 | まさと | politics + person | 11 |
| 方人 | まさと | direction + person | 6 |
| 全人 | まさと | whole + person | 8 |
| 理人 | まさと | logic + person | 13 |
| 成人 | まさと | turn into + person | 8 |
| 正人 | まさと | correct + person | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masato
Masato in different scripts
| Romaji | Masato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさと |
| Katakana | マサト |
| Kanji (most common) | 政人 |
Full name examples
- Masato Yuki (Japanese order: 結城政人, ゆうき まさと)
- Masato Kono (Japanese order: 河野政人, こうの まさと)
- Masato Maki (Japanese order: 牧政人, まき まさと)
How to pronounce Masato
Break it into 3 parts: ma · sa · to. 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 まさと.
Questions about Masato
What does Masato mean in Japanese?
Masato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 政人, combines these meanings: politics + person. Other spellings include 方人 (direction + person), 全人 (whole + person), 理人 (logic + person).
How do you write Masato in kanji?
The most common way is 政人 (まさと). It can also be written 方人, 全人, 理人, 成人, 正人.
How do you write Masato in katakana?
Masato is マサト in katakana and まさと in hiragana.
Is Masato a boy or girl name?
Masato is mostly used for boys.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.