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Yoshifumi 義文 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshifumi (義文) is read よしふみ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 義文, the characters mean: righteousness + sentence. This reading can be written with at least 48 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshifumi
Yoshifumi (義文 or 良文) means righteous culture or good culture.
How to write Yoshifumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 義文 | よしふみ | righteousness + sentence | 17 |
| 良文 | よしふみ | good + sentence | 11 |
| 嘉文 | よしふみ | applaud + sentence | 18 |
| 意文 | よしふみ | idea + sentence | 17 |
| 由文 | よしふみ | wherefore + sentence | 9 |
| 好文 | よしふみ | fond + sentence | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshifumi
Yoshifumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshifumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしふみ |
| Katakana | ヨシフミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 義文 |
Full name examples
- Yoshifumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義文, ゆうき よしふみ)
- Yoshifumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野義文, こうの よしふみ)
- Yoshifumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧義文, まき よしふみ)
How to pronounce Yoshifumi
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · fu · mi. 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 よしふみ.
Questions about Yoshifumi
What does Yoshifumi mean in Japanese?
Yoshifumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義文, combines these meanings: righteousness + sentence. Other spellings include 良文 (good + sentence), 嘉文 (applaud + sentence), 意文 (idea + sentence).
How do you write Yoshifumi in kanji?
The most common way is 義文 (よしふみ). It can also be written 良文, 嘉文, 意文, 由文, 好文.
How do you write Yoshifumi in katakana?
Yoshifumi is ヨシフミ in katakana and よしふみ in hiragana.
Is Yoshifumi a boy or girl name?
Yoshifumi is mostly used for boys.
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義: righteousness, justice, morality
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