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Mase 真勢 – Japanese surname
Mase (真勢) is read ませ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 真勢, the characters mean: true + forces. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 34 strokes in total.
How to write Mase in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真勢 | ませ | true + forces | 23 |
| 間瀬 | ませ | interval + rapids | 31 |
| 麻世 | ませ | hemp + generation | 16 |
| 真瀬 | ませ | true + rapids | 29 |
| 馬瀬 | ませ | horse + rapids | 29 |
| 摩瀬 | ませ | chafe + rapids | 34 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mase
Mase in different scripts
| Romaji | Mase |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ませ |
| Katakana | マセ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真勢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mase (Japanese order: 真勢歩美, ませ あゆみ)
- Yurina Mase (Japanese order: 真勢百合奈, ませ ゆりな)
- Yuki Mase (Japanese order: 真勢結城, ませ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mase
Break it into 2 parts: ma · se. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ませ.
Questions about Mase
What does Mase mean in Japanese?
Mase has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真勢, combines these meanings: true + forces. Other spellings include 間瀬 (interval + rapids), 麻世 (hemp + generation), 真瀬 (true + rapids).
How do you write Mase in kanji?
The most common way is 真勢 (ませ). It can also be written 間瀬, 麻世, 真瀬, 馬瀬, 摩瀬.
How do you write Mase in katakana?
Mase is マセ in katakana and ませ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mase?
Mase is read ませ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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