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Tsuneyoshi 経義 – Japanese boy given name
Tsuneyoshi (経義) is read つねよし and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 経義, the characters mean: sutra + righteousness. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Tsuneyoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 経義 | つねよし | sutra + righteousness | 24 |
| 統義 | つねよし | overall + righteousness | 25 |
| 経美 | つねよし | sutra + beauty | 20 |
| 常能 | つねよし | usual + ability | 21 |
| 常可 | つねよし | usual + can | 16 |
| 常義 | つねよし | usual + righteousness | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsuneyoshi
Tsuneyoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsuneyoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つねよし |
| Katakana | ツネヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 経義 |
Full name examples
- Tsuneyoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城経義, ゆうき つねよし)
- Tsuneyoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野経義, こうの つねよし)
- Tsuneyoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧経義, まき つねよし)
How to pronounce Tsuneyoshi
Break it into 3 parts: tsu · neyo · 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 つねよし.
Questions about Tsuneyoshi
What does Tsuneyoshi mean in Japanese?
Tsuneyoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 経義, combines these meanings: sutra + righteousness. Other spellings include 統義 (overall + righteousness), 経美 (sutra + beauty), 常能 (usual + ability).
How do you write Tsuneyoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 経義 (つねよし). It can also be written 統義, 経美, 常能, 常可, 常義.
How do you write Tsuneyoshi in katakana?
Tsuneyoshi is ツネヨシ in katakana and つねよし in hiragana.
Is Tsuneyoshi a boy or girl name?
Tsuneyoshi is mostly used for boys.
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経: sutra, longitude, pass thru
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