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Mazawa 間沢 – Japanese surname
Mazawa (間沢) is read まざわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 間沢, the characters mean: interval + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Mazawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間沢 | まざわ | interval + swamp | 19 |
| 真沢 | まざわ | true + swamp | 17 |
| 鎌沢 | まざわ | sickle + swamp | 25 |
| 間澤 | まざわ | interval + swamp | 28 |
| 真澤 | まざわ | true + swamp | 26 |
| 眞沢 | まざわ | truth + swamp | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mazawa
Mazawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Mazawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まざわ |
| Katakana | マザワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mazawa (Japanese order: 間沢歩美, まざわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Mazawa (Japanese order: 間沢百合奈, まざわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Mazawa (Japanese order: 間沢結城, まざわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mazawa
Break it into 3 parts: ma · za · wa. 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 まざわ.
Questions about Mazawa
What does Mazawa mean in Japanese?
Mazawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間沢, combines these meanings: interval + swamp. Other spellings include 真沢 (true + swamp), 鎌沢 (sickle + swamp), 間澤 (interval + swamp).
How do you write Mazawa in kanji?
The most common way is 間沢 (まざわ). It can also be written 真沢, 鎌沢, 間澤, 真澤, 眞沢.
How do you write Mazawa in katakana?
Mazawa is マザワ in katakana and まざわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mazawa?
Mazawa is read まざわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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