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Yoshi 与四 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshi (与四) is read よし and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 与四, the characters mean: bestow + four. This reading can be written with at least 45 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshi
Yoshi (良 or 吉) means good or lucky. It is also the short form of many longer names.
How to write Yoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 与四 | よし | bestow + four | 8 |
| 与子 | よし | bestow + child | 6 |
| 余子 | よし | too much + child | 10 |
| 容士 | ようし | contain + gentleman | 13 |
| 余思 | よし | too much + think | 16 |
| 与士 | よし | bestow + gentleman | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshi
Yoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よし |
| Katakana | ヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 与四 |
Full name examples
- Yoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城与四, ゆうき よし)
- Yoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野与四, こうの よし)
- Yoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧与四, まき よし)
How to pronounce Yoshi
Break it into 2 parts: yo · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written よし.
Questions about Yoshi
What does Yoshi mean in Japanese?
Yoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 与四, combines these meanings: bestow + four. Other spellings include 与子 (bestow + child), 余子 (too much + child), 容士 (contain + gentleman).
How do you write Yoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 与四 (よし). It can also be written 与子, 余子, 容士, 余思, 与士.
How do you write Yoshi in katakana?
Yoshi is ヨシ in katakana and よし in hiragana.
Is Yoshi a boy or girl name?
Yoshi is mostly used for boys.
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与: bestow, participate in, give
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