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Yoshihiro 義弘 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshihiro (義弘) is read よしひろ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 義弘, the characters mean: righteousness + vast. This reading can be written with at least 219 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshihiro
Yoshihiro (義弘 or 良弘) combines righteousness or goodness with wide. A traditional name for men.
How to write Yoshihiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 義弘 | よしひろ | righteousness + vast | 18 |
| 良弘 | よしひろ | good + vast | 12 |
| 義博 | よしひろ | righteousness + Dr. | 25 |
| 幹大 | よしひろ | tree trunk + large | 16 |
| 義大 | よしひろ | righteousness + large | 16 |
| 義公 | よしひろ | righteousness + public | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshihiro
Yoshihiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshihiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしひろ |
| Katakana | ヨシヒロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 義弘 |
Full name examples
- Yoshihiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義弘, ゆうき よしひろ)
- Yoshihiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野義弘, こうの よしひろ)
- Yoshihiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧義弘, まき よしひろ)
How to pronounce Yoshihiro
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · hi · ro. 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 よしひろ.
Questions about Yoshihiro
What does Yoshihiro mean in Japanese?
Yoshihiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義弘, combines these meanings: righteousness + vast. Other spellings include 良弘 (good + vast), 義博 (righteousness + Dr.), 幹大 (tree trunk + large).
How do you write Yoshihiro in kanji?
The most common way is 義弘 (よしひろ). It can also be written 良弘, 義博, 幹大, 義大, 義公.
How do you write Yoshihiro in katakana?
Yoshihiro is ヨシヒロ in katakana and よしひろ in hiragana.
Is Yoshihiro a boy or girl name?
Yoshihiro is mostly used for boys.
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