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Matsubara 末原 – Japanese surname
Matsubara (末原) is read まつばら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 末原, the characters mean: end + meadow. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 15 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Matsubara
Matsubara (松原) means pine plain.
How to write Matsubara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 末原 | まつばら | end + meadow | 15 |
| 松原 | まつばら | pine tree + meadow | 18 |
| 桑原 | まつばら | mulberry + meadow | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Matsubara
Matsubara in different scripts
| Romaji | Matsubara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まつばら |
| Katakana | マツバラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 末原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Matsubara (Japanese order: 末原歩美, まつばら あゆみ)
- Yurina Matsubara (Japanese order: 末原百合奈, まつばら ゆりな)
- Yuki Matsubara (Japanese order: 末原結城, まつばら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Matsubara
Break it into 4 parts: ma · tsu · ba · ra. 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 まつばら.
Questions about Matsubara
What does Matsubara mean in Japanese?
Matsubara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 末原, combines these meanings: end + meadow. Other spellings include 松原 (pine tree + meadow), 桑原 (mulberry + meadow).
How do you write Matsubara in kanji?
The most common way is 末原 (まつばら). It can also be written 松原, 桑原.
How do you write Matsubara in katakana?
Matsubara is マツバラ in katakana and まつばら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Matsubara?
Matsubara is read まつばら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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