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Yoshihide 能英 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshihide (能英) is read よしひで and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 能英, the characters mean: ability + England. This reading can be written with at least 48 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshihide in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 能英 | よしひで | ability + England | 18 |
| 由英 | よしひで | wherefore + England | 13 |
| 義英 | よしひで | righteousness + England | 21 |
| 好英 | よしひで | fond + England | 14 |
| 美英 | よしひで | beauty + England | 17 |
| 良英 | よしひで | good + England | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshihide
Yoshihide in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshihide |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしひで |
| Katakana | ヨシヒデ |
| Kanji (most common) | 能英 |
Full name examples
- Yoshihide Yuki (Japanese order: 結城能英, ゆうき よしひで)
- Yoshihide Kono (Japanese order: 河野能英, こうの よしひで)
- Yoshihide Maki (Japanese order: 牧能英, まき よしひで)
How to pronounce Yoshihide
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · hi · de. 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 よしひで.
Questions about Yoshihide
What does Yoshihide mean in Japanese?
Yoshihide has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 能英, combines these meanings: ability + England. Other spellings include 由英 (wherefore + England), 義英 (righteousness + England), 好英 (fond + England).
How do you write Yoshihide in kanji?
The most common way is 能英 (よしひで). It can also be written 由英, 義英, 好英, 美英, 良英.
How do you write Yoshihide in katakana?
Yoshihide is ヨシヒデ in katakana and よしひで in hiragana.
Is Yoshihide a boy or girl name?
Yoshihide is mostly used for boys.
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能: ability, talent, skill
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