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Hisayoshi 久保 – Japanese boy given name
Hisayoshi (久保) is read ひさよし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 久保, the characters mean: long time + protect. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Hisayoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 久保 | ひさよし | long time + protect | 12 |
| 久由 | ひさよし | long time + wherefore | 8 |
| 久義 | ひさよし | long time + righteousness | 16 |
| 久好 | ひさよし | long time + fond | 9 |
| 久美 | ひさよし | long time + beauty | 12 |
| 久良 | ひさよし | long time + good | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hisayoshi
Hisayoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hisayoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひさよし |
| Katakana | ヒサヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 久保 |
Full name examples
- Hisayoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城久保, ゆうき ひさよし)
- Hisayoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野久保, こうの ひさよし)
- Hisayoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧久保, まき ひさよし)
How to pronounce Hisayoshi
Break it into 3 parts: hi · sayo · 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 ひさよし.
Questions about Hisayoshi
What does Hisayoshi mean in Japanese?
Hisayoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 久保, combines these meanings: long time + protect. Other spellings include 久由 (long time + wherefore), 久義 (long time + righteousness), 久好 (long time + fond).
How do you write Hisayoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 久保 (ひさよし). It can also be written 久由, 久義, 久好, 久美, 久良.
How do you write Hisayoshi in katakana?
Hisayoshi is ヒサヨシ in katakana and ひさよし in hiragana.
Is Hisayoshi a boy or girl name?
Hisayoshi is mostly used for boys.
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久: long time, old story
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