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Mas in Japanese

KatakanaマスMasu
Kanji真珠Masu

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 真珠 (masu): “truth”, “pearl”.

How Mas sounds in Japanese

マスIndonesian
マズEnglish

Kanji for Mas

真珠
masu
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
真寿
masu
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
真澄
masu
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.

By style

Masculine
真守
truth · protector
Feminine
茉珠
jasmine · pearl

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 真珠 (Masu). 真 means “truth” and 珠 means “pearl”. Other good options are 真寿 (Masu) and 真澄 (Masu).

Is 真珠 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 真珠 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Aiga and Sanami rather than Masu. As a spelling of Mas, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 真珠?

真珠 has 20 strokes in total (真: 10, 珠: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真珠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真珠 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.

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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