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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Masaki, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
正 means "correct, right, proper." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Straight Wood Grain - Refers to a wood grain that runs straight.
Wood Material - Refers to the wood material itself.
Japanese Zelkova Tree - Refers to a deciduous tree of the Ulmaceae family.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Straight Wood Grain - Refers to a wood grain that runs straight.
Wood Material - Refers to the wood material itself.
Japanese Zelkova Tree - Refers to a deciduous tree of the Ulmaceae family.
眞 means "true, genuine." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
正 means "correct, right, proper." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
政 means "government, politics." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
馬 means "horse." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Between two things - The space between two things.
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).
Between pillars - The space between pillars in a building.
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
崎 means "cape, promontory." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
To lead troops - To lead an army or troops.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
A cape or promontory, which is the end of a piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.
It is used in the name of the prefecture of Saitama(埼玉).
万 means "ten thousand." Details are below.
Ten thousand - This is a number name that is ten times the number of thousand.
All - This refers to everything or all of something.
Very many - This refers to a large number 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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Sand - Finely crushed stones or grains.
Sand particles - Small, granular particles.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
Last names that have the same initial of M.
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