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Ma in Japanese

KatakanaマMa
Kanji満Ma

In Japanese, Ma is written in katakana as マ (Ma), 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 満 (ma): “fullness”.

How Ma sounds in Japanese

マ

Kanji for Ma

満
ma
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
舞
ma
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
真
ma
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.

By style

Masculine
満
fullness
Feminine
舞
dance

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 満 (fullness) is common in Japanese given names.

Ma in anime worlds

Ma as an anime character →Ma in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Ma in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Ma in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Ma in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Ma in Japanese

How do you write Ma in Japanese?

Ma is written マ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Ma would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Ma?

Our top pick is 満 (Ma). 満 means “fullness”. Other good options are 舞 (Ma) and 真 (Ma).

Is 満 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 満 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Man and Michiru rather than Ma. As a spelling of Ma, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 満?

満 has 12 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 満 as a tattoo?

Each character in 満 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 “Ma”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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