武蔵
むさし
ムサシ
MaleWarriorPopularity: 58/100
Musashi
Meaning: Warrior of the Hidden Fortress
武
mu
brave, military
蔵
sashi
hidden, storehouse
All Readings
Kanji
武蔵
Hiragana
むさし
Katakana
ムサシ
Romaji
Musashi
Cultural Significance
Miyamoto Musashi was Japan's greatest swordsman, author of The Book of Five Rings. This name carries the weight of legendary martial mastery and philosophical depth.
Kanji Character Details
武
Character 1: 武
読み: muMeaning: brave, military
This character appears in the name 武蔵 and contributes the concept of brave, military to the overall meaning.
蔵
Character 2: 蔵
読み: sashiMeaning: hidden, storehouse
This character appears in the name 武蔵 and contributes the concept of hidden, storehouse to the overall meaning.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
Writing Variants
Musashi can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
武蔵(primary)
六三四(variant)
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