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Yoshie 良枝 – Japanese girl given name
Yoshie (良枝) is read よしえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 良枝, the characters mean: good + bough. This reading can be written with at least 251 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshie
Yoshie (良枝 or 芳恵) means good branch or fragrant blessing.
How to write Yoshie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 良枝 | よしえ | good + bough | 15 |
| 芳恵 | よしえ | perfume + favor | 17 |
| 佳江 | よしえ | excellent + creek | 14 |
| 義方 | よしえ | righteousness + direction | 17 |
| 美会 | よしえ | beauty + meeting | 15 |
| 好重 | よしえ | fond + heavy | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshie
Yoshie in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしえ |
| Katakana | ヨシエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 良枝 |
Full name examples
- Yoshie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城良枝, ゆうき よしえ)
- Yoshie Kono (Japanese order: 河野良枝, こうの よしえ)
- Yoshie Maki (Japanese order: 牧良枝, まき よしえ)
How to pronounce Yoshie
Break it into 2 parts: yo · shie. 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 よしえ.
Questions about Yoshie
What does Yoshie mean in Japanese?
Yoshie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 良枝, combines these meanings: good + bough. Other spellings include 芳恵 (perfume + favor), 佳江 (excellent + creek), 義方 (righteousness + direction).
How do you write Yoshie in kanji?
The most common way is 良枝 (よしえ). It can also be written 芳恵, 佳江, 義方, 美会, 好重.
How do you write Yoshie in katakana?
Yoshie is ヨシエ in katakana and よしえ in hiragana.
Is Yoshie a boy or girl name?
Yoshie is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 良
良: good, pleasing, skilled
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