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Kuniyoshi 国義 – Japanese boy given name
Kuniyoshi (国義) is read くによし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 国義, the characters mean: country + righteousness. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kuniyoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 国義 | くによし | country + righteousness | 21 |
| 国好 | くによし | country + fond | 14 |
| 国良 | くによし | country + good | 15 |
| 都義 | くによし | metropolis + righteousness | 24 |
| 都美 | くによし | metropolis + beauty | 20 |
| 国善 | くによし | country + virtuous | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kuniyoshi
Kuniyoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kuniyoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くによし |
| Katakana | クニヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 国義 |
Full name examples
- Kuniyoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城国義, ゆうき くによし)
- Kuniyoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野国義, こうの くによし)
- Kuniyoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧国義, まき くによし)
How to pronounce Kuniyoshi
Break it into 3 parts: ku · niyo · 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 くによし.
Questions about Kuniyoshi
What does Kuniyoshi mean in Japanese?
Kuniyoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 国義, combines these meanings: country + righteousness. Other spellings include 国好 (country + fond), 国良 (country + good), 都義 (metropolis + righteousness).
How do you write Kuniyoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 国義 (くによし). It can also be written 国好, 国良, 都義, 都美, 国善.
How do you write Kuniyoshi in katakana?
Kuniyoshi is クニヨシ in katakana and くによし in hiragana.
Is Kuniyoshi a boy or girl name?
Kuniyoshi is mostly used for boys.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.