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This name is also used as a first name: Masaki
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Masaki," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
崎 means "cape, promontory."
Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.
Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
政 means "government, politics."
Governance - The act of governing and managing the world.
Righteousness - To make something right or to change it for the better.
Methodology - A set of rules and standards for carrying out tasks.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
柾 means "straight grain of wood, square timber."
Straight Wood Grain - Refers to a wood grain that runs straight.
Japanese Zelkova Tree - Refers to a deciduous tree of the Ulmaceae family.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
崎 means "cape, promontory."
Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.
Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
城 means "castle, fortress."
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
先 means "ahead, first, previous."
Previously - Earlier in time.
First - The first in order.
Precede - To go before or lead.
First - To begin with
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
来 means "come, arrive."
To Come - To arrive or come to a place.
To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In The Future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To Encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
置 means "place, put."
Place - To put something in a particular spot or position.
Install - To set something up or put it in place for use.
Establish - To set up or create something.
Stop - To cause something to come to an end or cease.
Abandon - To leave something behind or discard it.
Set Aside - To put something aside for a particular purpose or use.
昌 means "prosperity, thriving, flourishing."
Prosperous, Prospering - Having success or good fortune
Vigorous - Having or showing great energy, strength, or power.
Splendid, Magnificent - Very impressive or beautiful.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
伯 means "count, earl, uncle."
Elder - Refers to the oldest person or the highest ranking person.
Eldest Brother - Refers to the eldest brother in a family, in order of age from eldest to youngest, it is "伯・仲・叔・季".
Uncle - Refers to the father's brother.
Title Of Nobility - Refers to the third rank of the five ranks of nobility (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Expert - Refers to someone who is highly skilled in a particular field.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
政 means "government, politics."
Governance - The act of governing and managing the world.
Righteousness - To make something right or to change it for the better.
Methodology - A set of rules and standards for carrying out tasks.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
馬 means "horse."
Horse - A hoofed mammal of the family Equidae, kept as a domesticated animal.
Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.
Chess Piece - The pieces in the game of shogi, such as the "dragon horse(竜馬)" and the "keima(桂馬)".
崎 means "cape, promontory."
Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.
Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
麻 means "hemp, flax, linen."
Numbness - A feeling of being unable to move or feel sensation.
Hemp - A plant of the Cannabis family, used for making rope, fabric, and paper.
Sesame - A plant of the Pedaliaceae family, used for making oil and condiments.
崎 means "cape, promontory."
Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.
Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
崎 means "cape, promontory."
Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.
Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
勝 means "victory, win."
Win - To be victorious over an opponent.
Outperform - To be better than others.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
All - Everything without exception.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
将 means "general, commander, leader."
To Help - To rescue, to support.
To Advance - To move forward.
To Do - To perform an action.
To Suggest - To imply something that will happen in the future.
To Intend - To express one's will to do something in the future.
To Be Almost - To express something that is almost the same.
To Choose - To express a choice between two or more options.
To Use - To use something to do something.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
置 means "place, put."
Place - To put something in a particular spot or position.
Install - To set something up or put it in place for use.
Establish - To set up or create something.
Stop - To cause something to come to an end or cease.
Abandon - To leave something behind or discard it.
Set Aside - To put something aside for a particular purpose or use.
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
崎 means "cape, promontory."
Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.
Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
鬼 means "demon, ogre, evil spirit."
Ghost - The soul of a deceased person, a spirit, a supernatural being with immense power and mysterious abilities.
Yokai - A creature from folklore, usually with human form and two horns.
Powerful - Possessing great strength and courage.
Imaginative - A creature of the imagination.
Cruel - Ruthless and merciless.
Huge - Exceptionally large.
政 means "government, politics."
Governance - The act of governing and managing the world.
Righteousness - To make something right or to change it for the better.
Methodology - A set of rules and standards for carrying out tasks.
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
伯 means "count, earl, uncle."
Elder - Refers to the oldest person or the highest ranking person.
Eldest Brother - Refers to the eldest brother in a family, in order of age from eldest to youngest, it is "伯・仲・叔・季".
Uncle - Refers to the father's brother.
Title Of Nobility - Refers to the third rank of the five ranks of nobility (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Expert - Refers to someone who is highly skilled in a particular field.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
碕 means "the tip of land that juts out into the sea, lake, etc."
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
埼 means "cape, promontory."
Cape - A cape or promontory, which is the end of a piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
Prefecture - It is used in the name of the prefecture of Saitama(埼玉).
万 means "ten thousand."
Ten Thousand - This is a number name that is ten times the number of thousand.
All - This refers to everything or all of something.
Never - This refers to something that will never happen, no matter what.
Absolutely - This refers to something that is certain and without doubt.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
柵 means "fence, railing, barricade."
Fence - A barrier made of wood or bamboo.
Weir - A fence installed in water to stop the flow of water.
Fortress - A small castle surrounded by a fence.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
先 means "ahead, first, previous."
Previously - Earlier in time.
First - The first in order.
Precede - To go before or lead.
First - To begin with
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
砂 means "sand."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
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