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Yoshihisa 義長 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshihisa (義長) is read よしひさ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 義長, the characters mean: righteousness + long. This reading can be written with at least 71 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshihisa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 義長 | よしひさ | righteousness + long | 21 |
| 良長 | よしひさ | good + long | 15 |
| 理久 | よしひさ | logic + long time | 14 |
| 元久 | よしひさ | beginning + long time | 7 |
| 好古 | よしひさ | fond + old | 11 |
| 好史 | よしひさ | fond + history | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshihisa
Yoshihisa in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshihisa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしひさ |
| Katakana | ヨシヒサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 義長 |
Full name examples
- Yoshihisa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義長, ゆうき よしひさ)
- Yoshihisa Kono (Japanese order: 河野義長, こうの よしひさ)
- Yoshihisa Maki (Japanese order: 牧義長, まき よしひさ)
How to pronounce Yoshihisa
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · hi · sa. 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 よしひさ.
Questions about Yoshihisa
What does Yoshihisa mean in Japanese?
Yoshihisa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義長, combines these meanings: righteousness + long. Other spellings include 良長 (good + long), 理久 (logic + long time), 元久 (beginning + long time).
How do you write Yoshihisa in kanji?
The most common way is 義長 (よしひさ). It can also be written 良長, 理久, 元久, 好古, 好史.
How do you write Yoshihisa in katakana?
Yoshihisa is ヨシヒサ in katakana and よしひさ in hiragana.
Is Yoshihisa a boy or girl name?
Yoshihisa is mostly used for boys.
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義: righteousness, justice, morality
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