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Michiyoshi 通義 – Japanese boy given name

Michiyoshi (通義) is read みちよし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 通義, the characters mean: traffic + righteousness. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 25 strokes in total.

How to write Michiyoshi in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
通義	みちよし	traffic + righteousness	23
通好	みちよし	traffic + fond	16
道由	みちよし	road-way + wherefore	17
通良	みちよし	traffic + good	17
道義	みちよし	road-way + righteousness	25
道好	みちよし	road-way + fond	18

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Michiyoshi

通

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute

10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ツウ、ツ Kun: とお、どお、かよ

義

righteousness, justice, morality, honor

13 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ギ

好

fond, pleasing, like something

6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: コウ Kun: この、す、よ

道

road-way, street, district, journey

12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ドウ、トウ Kun: みち、いう

由

wherefore, a reason

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: ユ、ユウ、ユイ Kun: よし、よ

Michiyoshi in different scripts

Romaji	Michiyoshi
Hiragana	みちよし
Katakana	ミチヨシ
Kanji (most common)	通義

Full name examples

Michiyoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城通義, ゆうきみちよし)
Michiyoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野通義, こうのみちよし)
Michiyoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧通義, まきみちよし)

How to pronounce Michiyoshi

Break it into 3 parts: mi · chiyo · 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 みちよし.

Questions about Michiyoshi

What does Michiyoshi mean in Japanese?

Michiyoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 通義, combines these meanings: traffic + righteousness. Other spellings include 通好 (traffic + fond), 道由 (road-way + wherefore), 通良 (traffic + good).

How do you write Michiyoshi in kanji?

The most common way is 通義 (みちよし). It can also be written 通好, 道由, 通良, 道義, 道好.

How do you write Michiyoshi in katakana?

Michiyoshi is ミチヨシ in katakana and みちよし in hiragana.

Is Michiyoshi a boy or girl name?

Michiyoshi is mostly used for boys.

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Other names that use 通

通: traffic, pass through, avenue

Michiaki 通明 Michiharu 通明 Michihiko 通彦 Michinori 通教 Michio 通生 Takamichi 高通

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