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Masayoshi 正義 – Japanese boy given name
Masayoshi (正義) is read まさよし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 正義, the characters mean: correct + righteousness. This reading can be written with at least 155 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Masayoshi
Masayoshi (正義 or 雅義) means justice or elegant righteousness. A traditional male name.
How to write Masayoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正義 | まさよし | correct + righteousness | 18 |
| 雅義 | まさよし | gracious + righteousness | 26 |
| 昌義 | まさよし | prosperous + righteousness | 21 |
| 全理 | まさよし | whole + logic | 17 |
| 政与 | まさよし | politics + bestow | 12 |
| 正勝 | まさよし | correct + victory | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Masayoshi
Masayoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Masayoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まさよし |
| Katakana | マサヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 正義 |
Full name examples
- Masayoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城正義, ゆうき まさよし)
- Masayoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野正義, こうの まさよし)
- Masayoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧正義, まき まさよし)
How to pronounce Masayoshi
Break it into 3 parts: ma · 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 まさよし.
Questions about Masayoshi
What does Masayoshi mean in Japanese?
Masayoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正義, combines these meanings: correct + righteousness. Other spellings include 雅義 (gracious + righteousness), 昌義 (prosperous + righteousness), 全理 (whole + logic).
How do you write Masayoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 正義 (まさよし). It can also be written 雅義, 昌義, 全理, 政与, 正勝.
How do you write Masayoshi in katakana?
Masayoshi is マサヨシ in katakana and まさよし in hiragana.
Is Masayoshi a boy or girl name?
Masayoshi is mostly used for boys.
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