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Yoji 要二 – Japanese boy given name
Yoji (要二) is read ようじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 要二, the characters mean: need + two. This reading can be written with at least 39 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Yoji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 要二 | ようじ | need + two | 11 |
| 要時 | ようじ | need + time | 19 |
| 要治 | ようじ | need + reign | 17 |
| 容二 | ようじ | contain + two | 12 |
| 与二 | よじ | bestow + two | 5 |
| 要次 | ようじ | need + next | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoji
Yoji in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ようじ |
| Katakana | ヨウジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 要二 |
Full name examples
- Yoji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城要二, ゆうき ようじ)
- Yoji Kono (Japanese order: 河野要二, こうの ようじ)
- Yoji Maki (Japanese order: 牧要二, まき ようじ)
How to pronounce Yoji
Break it into 2 parts: yo · ji. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ようじ.
Questions about Yoji
What does Yoji mean in Japanese?
Yoji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 要二, combines these meanings: need + two. Other spellings include 要時 (need + time), 要治 (need + reign), 容二 (contain + two).
How do you write Yoji in kanji?
The most common way is 要二 (ようじ). It can also be written 要時, 要治, 容二, 与二, 要次.
How do you write Yoji in katakana?
Yoji is ヨウジ in katakana and ようじ in hiragana.
Is Yoji a boy or girl name?
Yoji is mostly used for boys.
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要: need, main point, essence
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