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Hidetoshi 英年 – Japanese boy given name
Hidetoshi (英年) is read ひでとし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 英年, the characters mean: England + year. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Hidetoshi
Hidetoshi (秀俊) means outstanding and talented, a classic boys' name.
How to write Hidetoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 英年 | ひでとし | England + year | 14 |
| 英利 | ひでとし | England + profit | 15 |
| 秀年 | ひでとし | excel + year | 13 |
| 秀利 | ひでとし | excel + profit | 14 |
| 英俊 | ひでとし | England + sagacious | 17 |
| 英敏 | ひでとし | England + cleverness | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hidetoshi
Hidetoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hidetoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひでとし |
| Katakana | ヒデトシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 英年 |
Full name examples
- Hidetoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城英年, ゆうき ひでとし)
- Hidetoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野英年, こうの ひでとし)
- Hidetoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧英年, まき ひでとし)
How to pronounce Hidetoshi
Break it into 4 parts: hi · de · to · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written ひでとし.
Questions about Hidetoshi
What does Hidetoshi mean in Japanese?
Hidetoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 英年, combines these meanings: England + year. Other spellings include 英利 (England + profit), 秀年 (excel + year), 秀利 (excel + profit).
How do you write Hidetoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 英年 (ひでとし). It can also be written 英利, 秀年, 秀利, 英俊, 英敏.
How do you write Hidetoshi in katakana?
Hidetoshi is ヒデトシ in katakana and ひでとし in hiragana.
Is Hidetoshi a boy or girl name?
Hidetoshi is mostly used for boys.
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英: England, English, hero
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