Mas in Japanese
In Japanese, Mas is written in katakana as マス (Masu), 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 真寿 (masu): “truth”, “long life”.
How Mas sounds in Japanese
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Questions about Mas in Japanese
How do you write Mas in Japanese?
Mas is written マス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Mas 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 マズ (English).
What are the best kanji for Mas?
Our top pick is 真寿 (Masu). 真 means “truth” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 真澄 (Masu) and 真透 (Masu).
Is 真寿 a real Japanese name?
Yes. 真寿 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Masu, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Mas, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.
How many strokes is 真寿?
真寿 has 17 strokes in total (真: 10, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 真寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 真寿 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 “Mas”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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