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Atsushi 厚史 – Japanese boy given name
Atsushi (厚史) is read あつし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 厚史, the characters mean: thick + history. This reading can be written with at least 68 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Atsushi
Atsushi uses 淳 or 敦, both meaning sincere or generous. The writer Atsushi Nakajima is a well-known bearer.
How to write Atsushi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 厚史 | あつし | thick + history | 14 |
| 温史 | あつし | warm + history | 17 |
| 充史 | あつし | allot + history | 11 |
| 厚司 | あつし | thick + director | 14 |
| 純士 | あつし | genuine + gentleman | 13 |
| 厚志 | あつし | thick + intention | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Atsushi
Atsushi in different scripts
| Romaji | Atsushi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あつし |
| Katakana | アツシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 厚史 |
Full name examples
- Atsushi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城厚史, ゆうき あつし)
- Atsushi Kono (Japanese order: 河野厚史, こうの あつし)
- Atsushi Maki (Japanese order: 牧厚史, まき あつし)
How to pronounce Atsushi
Break it into 3 parts: a · tsu · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あつし.
Questions about Atsushi
What does Atsushi mean in Japanese?
Atsushi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 厚史, combines these meanings: thick + history. Other spellings include 温史 (warm + history), 充史 (allot + history), 厚司 (thick + director).
How do you write Atsushi in kanji?
The most common way is 厚史 (あつし). It can also be written 温史, 充史, 厚司, 純士, 厚志.
How do you write Atsushi in katakana?
Atsushi is アツシ in katakana and あつし in hiragana.
Is Atsushi a boy or girl name?
Atsushi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 厚
厚: thick, heavy, rich
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