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Masao 政尾 – Japanese surname
Masao (政尾) is read まさお and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 政尾, the characters mean: politics + tail. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 15 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Masao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 政尾 | まさお | politics + tail | 16 |
| 昌尾 | まさお | prosperous + tail | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masao
Masao in different scripts
| Romaji | Masao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさお |
| Katakana | マサオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 政尾 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Masao (Japanese order: 政尾歩美, まさお あゆみ)
- Yurina Masao (Japanese order: 政尾百合奈, まさお ゆりな)
- Yuki Masao (Japanese order: 政尾結城, まさお ゆうき)
How to pronounce Masao
Break it into 2 parts: ma · sao. 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 まさお.
Questions about Masao
What does Masao mean in Japanese?
Masao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 政尾, combines these meanings: politics + tail. Other spellings include 昌尾 (prosperous + tail).
How do you write Masao in kanji?
The most common way is 政尾 (まさお). It can also be written 昌尾.
How do you write Masao in katakana?
Masao is マサオ in katakana and まさお in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Masao?
Masao is read まさお and has 3 syllables (morae).
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政: politics, government
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