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Masatoshi 正敏 – Japanese boy given name
Masatoshi (正敏) is read まさとし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 正敏, the characters mean: correct + cleverness. This reading can be written with at least 77 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Masatoshi
Masatoshi (正敏 or 雅俊) means correct and quick or elegant and talented.
How to write Masatoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正敏 | まさとし | correct + cleverness | 15 |
| 雅俊 | まさとし | gracious + sagacious | 22 |
| 昌利 | まさとし | prosperous + profit | 15 |
| 政年 | まさとし | politics + year | 15 |
| 正年 | まさとし | correct + year | 11 |
| 勝年 | まさとし | victory + year | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masatoshi
Masatoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Masatoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさとし |
| Katakana | マサトシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 正敏 |
Full name examples
- Masatoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城正敏, ゆうき まさとし)
- Masatoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野正敏, こうの まさとし)
- Masatoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧正敏, まき まさとし)
How to pronounce Masatoshi
Break it into 4 parts: ma · sa · to · shi. 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 まさとし.
Questions about Masatoshi
What does Masatoshi mean in Japanese?
Masatoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正敏, combines these meanings: correct + cleverness. Other spellings include 雅俊 (gracious + sagacious), 昌利 (prosperous + profit), 政年 (politics + year).
How do you write Masatoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 正敏 (まさとし). It can also be written 雅俊, 昌利, 政年, 正年, 勝年.
How do you write Masatoshi in katakana?
Masatoshi is マサトシ in katakana and まさとし in hiragana.
Is Masatoshi a boy or girl name?
Masatoshi is mostly used for boys.
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