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Yoshiharu 義春 – Japanese boy given name

Yoshiharu (義春) is read よしはる and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 義春, the characters mean: righteousness + springtime. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.

About the name Yoshiharu

Yoshiharu (義春 or 良治) means righteous spring or good governance, a traditional male name.

How to write Yoshiharu in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
義春	よしはる	righteousness + springtime	22
良治	よしはる	good + reign	15
佳晴	よしはる	excellent + clear up	20
和治	よしはる	harmony + reign	16
能治	よしはる	ability + reign	18
可治	よしはる	can + reign	13

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Yoshiharu

義

righteousness, justice, morality, honor

13 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ギ

春

springtime, spring

9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: シュン Kun: はる

良

good, pleasing, skilled

7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: リョウ Kun: よ、い

治

reign, be at peace, calm down, subdue

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: ジ、チ Kun: おさ、なお

佳

excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing

8 strokes, taught in secondary school

On: カ

晴

clear up

12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: セイ Kun: は、ば

Yoshiharu in different scripts

Romaji	Yoshiharu
Hiragana	よしはる
Katakana	ヨシハル
Kanji (most common)	義春

Full name examples

Yoshiharu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義春, ゆうきよしはる)
Yoshiharu Kono (Japanese order: 河野義春, こうのよしはる)
Yoshiharu Maki (Japanese order: 牧義春, まきよしはる)

How to pronounce Yoshiharu

Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · ha · ru. 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 よしはる.

Questions about Yoshiharu

What does Yoshiharu mean in Japanese?

Yoshiharu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義春, combines these meanings: righteousness + springtime. Other spellings include 良治 (good + reign), 佳晴 (excellent + clear up), 和治 (harmony + reign).

How do you write Yoshiharu in kanji?

The most common way is 義春 (よしはる). It can also be written 良治, 佳晴, 和治, 能治, 可治.

How do you write Yoshiharu in katakana?

Yoshiharu is ヨシハル in katakana and よしはる in hiragana.

Is Yoshiharu a boy or girl name?

Yoshiharu is mostly used for boys.

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