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Made in Japanese

KatakanaマデMade
Kanji真照Mate

In Japanese, Made is written in katakana as マデ (Made), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 真照 (mate): “truth”, “shine”.

How Made sounds in Japanese

マデIndonesian
メイドEnglish

Kanji for Made

真照
mate
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
満照
mate
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
正照
mate
  • 正
    ma righteous
    Correct, honest and just; walking a straight path.
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.

By style

Masculine
誠照
sincerity · shine
Feminine
茉照
jasmine · shine

Questions about Made in Japanese

How do you write Made in Japanese?

Made is written マデ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Made would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written メイド (English).

What are the best kanji for Made?

Our top pick is 真照 (Mate). 真 means “truth” and 照 means “shine”. Other good options are 満照 (Mate) and 正照 (Mate).

Is 真照 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 真照 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Shinshou and Masateru rather than Mate. As a spelling of Made, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 真照?

真照 has 23 strokes in total (真: 10, 照: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真照 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真照 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Made”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マデ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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