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Masaka 真下 – Japanese surname
Masaka (真下) is read まさか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 真下, the characters mean: true + below. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Masaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真下 | まさか | true + below | 13 |
| 真家 | まさか | true + house | 20 |
| 間阪 | まさか | interval + heights | 19 |
| 真阪 | まさか | true + heights | 17 |
| 政香 | まさか | politics + incense | 18 |
| 間坂 | まさか | interval + slope | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masaka
Masaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Masaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさか |
| Katakana | マサカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真下 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Masaka (Japanese order: 真下歩美, まさか あゆみ)
- Yurina Masaka (Japanese order: 真下百合奈, まさか ゆりな)
- Yuki Masaka (Japanese order: 真下結城, まさか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Masaka
Break it into 3 parts: ma · sa · ka. 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 まさか.
Questions about Masaka
What does Masaka mean in Japanese?
Masaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真下, combines these meanings: true + below. Other spellings include 真家 (true + house), 間阪 (interval + heights), 真阪 (true + heights).
How do you write Masaka in kanji?
The most common way is 真下 (まさか). It can also be written 真家, 間阪, 真阪, 政香, 間坂.
How do you write Masaka in katakana?
Masaka is マサカ in katakana and まさか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Masaka?
Masaka is read まさか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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