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Matthew in Japanese

KatakanaマシューMashuu
Kanji真朱Mashu

In Japanese, Matthew is written in katakana as マシュー (Mashuu), 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 真朱 (mashu): “truth”, “vermilion”.

How Matthew sounds in Japanese

マシューEnglish

Kanji for Matthew

真朱
mashu
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 朱
    shu vermilion
    Vermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.
    Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
真珠
mashu
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 珠
    shu 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.
真秀
mashuu
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 秀
    shuu excellence
    Outstanding and excellent; rising above the rest.

By style

Masculine
真秀
truth · excellence
Feminine
茉珠
jasmine · pearl

Real Japanese names that sound like Matthew

Matthew sounds close to ましゅ (Mashu), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 真珠 mashu — truth + pearl
  • 真秋 mashu — truth + autumn
  • 真朱 mashu — truth + vermilion
  • 麻秋 mashu — hemp + autumn
  • 万秋 mashu — ten thousand + autumn

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 真 (truth) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 朱 (vermilion) is used in Japanese given names.

Matthew in anime worlds

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Questions about Matthew in Japanese

How do you write Matthew in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Matthew?

Our top pick is 真朱 (Mashu). 真 means “truth” and 朱 means “vermilion”. Other good options are 真珠 (Mashu) and 真秀 (Mashuu).

Is 真朱 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 真朱 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Mashu, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Matthew, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 真朱?

真朱 has 16 strokes in total (真: 10, 朱: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真朱 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真朱 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 “Matthew”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マシュー) 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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