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Hitoshi 仁 – Japanese boy given name
Hitoshi (仁) is read ひとし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 仁, the characters mean: humanity. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Hitoshi
Hitoshi (仁 or 均) means benevolence or equal. A classic male name.
How to write Hitoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 仁 | ひとし | humanity | 4 |
| 均 | ひとし | level | 7 |
| 斉 | ひとし | adjusted | 8 |
| 一四 | ひとし | one + four | 6 |
| 人資 | ひとし | person + assets | 15 |
| 一史 | ひとし | one + history | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hitoshi
Hitoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hitoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひとし |
| Katakana | ヒトシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 仁 |
Full name examples
- Hitoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城仁, ゆうき ひとし)
- Hitoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野仁, こうの ひとし)
- Hitoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧仁, まき ひとし)
How to pronounce Hitoshi
Break it into 3 parts: hi · to · 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 ひとし.
Questions about Hitoshi
What does Hitoshi mean in Japanese?
Hitoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 仁, combines these meanings: humanity. Other spellings include 均 (level), 斉 (adjusted), 一四 (one + four).
How do you write Hitoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 仁 (ひとし). It can also be written 均, 斉, 一四, 人資, 一史.
How do you write Hitoshi in katakana?
Hitoshi is ヒトシ in katakana and ひとし in hiragana.
Is Hitoshi a boy or girl name?
Hitoshi is mostly used for boys.
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