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Sadayoshi 定由 – Japanese boy given name

Sadayoshi (定由) is read さだよし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 定由, the characters mean: determine + wherefore. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.

How to write Sadayoshi in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
定由	さだよし	determine + wherefore	13
定幹	さだよし	determine + tree trunk	21
定義	さだよし	determine + righteousness	21
定好	さだよし	determine + fond	14
定美	さだよし	determine + beauty	17
定良	さだよし	determine + good	15

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

The kanji in Sadayoshi

定

determine, fix, establish, decide

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: テイ、ジョウ Kun: さだ

由

wherefore, a reason

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: ユ、ユウ、ユイ Kun: よし、よ

幹

tree trunk, main part, talent, capability

13 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: カン Kun: みき

義

righteousness, justice, morality, honor

13 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ギ

Sadayoshi in different scripts

Romaji	Sadayoshi
Hiragana	さだよし
Katakana	サダヨシ
Kanji (most common)	定由

Full name examples

Sadayoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城定由, ゆうきさだよし)
Sadayoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野定由, こうのさだよし)
Sadayoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧定由, まきさだよし)

How to pronounce Sadayoshi

Break it into 3 parts: sa · dayo · 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 さだよし.

Questions about Sadayoshi

What does Sadayoshi mean in Japanese?

Sadayoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 定由, combines these meanings: determine + wherefore. Other spellings include 定幹 (determine + tree trunk), 定義 (determine + righteousness), 定好 (determine + fond).

How do you write Sadayoshi in kanji?

The most common way is 定由 (さだよし). It can also be written 定幹, 定義, 定好, 定美, 定良.

How do you write Sadayoshi in katakana?

Sadayoshi is サダヨシ in katakana and さだよし in hiragana.

Is Sadayoshi a boy or girl name?

Sadayoshi is mostly used for boys.

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