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Matsuda 松田 – Japanese surname
Matsuda (松田) is read まつだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 松田, the characters mean: pine tree + rice field. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Matsuda
Matsuda (松田) means pine field. Pine fields were often named for a notable tree.
How to write Matsuda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 松田 | まつだ | pine tree + rice field | 13 |
| 末田 | まつだ | end + rice field | 10 |
| 福知 | まつだ | blessing + know | 21 |
| 茨田 | まつだ | briar + rice field | 14 |
| 摩中田 | まつだ | chafe + in + rice field | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Matsuda
Matsuda in different scripts
| Romaji | Matsuda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まつだ |
| Katakana | マツダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 松田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Matsuda (Japanese order: 松田歩美, まつだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Matsuda (Japanese order: 松田百合奈, まつだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Matsuda (Japanese order: 松田結城, まつだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Matsuda
Break it into 3 parts: ma · tsu · da. 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 まつだ.
Questions about Matsuda
What does Matsuda mean in Japanese?
Matsuda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 松田, combines these meanings: pine tree + rice field. Other spellings include 末田 (end + rice field), 福知 (blessing + know), 茨田 (briar + rice field).
How do you write Matsuda in kanji?
The most common way is 松田 (まつだ). It can also be written 末田, 福知, 茨田, 摩中田.
How do you write Matsuda in katakana?
Matsuda is マツダ in katakana and まつだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Matsuda?
Matsuda is read まつだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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