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Kiyoshi 記由 – Japanese boy given name
Kiyoshi (記由) is read きよし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 記由, the characters mean: scribe + wherefore. This reading can be written with at least 117 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi (清) means clear or pure. It is a classic name for boys of the mid-twentieth century.
How to write Kiyoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 記由 | きよし | scribe + wherefore | 15 |
| 基義 | きよし | fundamentals + righteousness | 24 |
| 基好 | きよし | fundamentals + fond | 17 |
| 生吉 | きよし | life + good luck | 11 |
| 基良 | きよし | fundamentals + good | 18 |
| 清四 | きよし | pure + four | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiyoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きよし |
| Katakana | キヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 記由 |
Full name examples
- Kiyoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城記由, ゆうき きよし)
- Kiyoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野記由, こうの きよし)
- Kiyoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧記由, まき きよし)
How to pronounce Kiyoshi
Break it into 2 parts: kiyo · 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 きよし.
Questions about Kiyoshi
What does Kiyoshi mean in Japanese?
Kiyoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 記由, combines these meanings: scribe + wherefore. Other spellings include 基義 (fundamentals + righteousness), 基好 (fundamentals + fond), 生吉 (life + good luck).
How do you write Kiyoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 記由 (きよし). It can also be written 基義, 基好, 生吉, 基良, 清四.
How do you write Kiyoshi in katakana?
Kiyoshi is キヨシ in katakana and きよし in hiragana.
Is Kiyoshi a boy or girl name?
Kiyoshi is mostly used for boys.
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