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Yoshihito 住人 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshihito (住人) is read よしひと and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 住人, the characters mean: dwell + person. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshihito in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 住人 | よしひと | dwell + person | 9 |
| 可人 | よしひと | can + person | 7 |
| 由人 | よしひと | wherefore + person | 7 |
| 義一 | よしひと | righteousness + one | 14 |
| 義人 | よしひと | righteousness + person | 15 |
| 好人 | よしひと | fond + person | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshihito
Yoshihito in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshihito |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしひと |
| Katakana | ヨシヒト |
| Kanji (most common) | 住人 |
Full name examples
- Yoshihito Yuki (Japanese order: 結城住人, ゆうき よしひと)
- Yoshihito Kono (Japanese order: 河野住人, こうの よしひと)
- Yoshihito Maki (Japanese order: 牧住人, まき よしひと)
How to pronounce Yoshihito
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · hi · to. 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 よしひと.
Questions about Yoshihito
What does Yoshihito mean in Japanese?
Yoshihito has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 住人, combines these meanings: dwell + person. Other spellings include 可人 (can + person), 由人 (wherefore + person), 義一 (righteousness + one).
How do you write Yoshihito in kanji?
The most common way is 住人 (よしひと). It can also be written 可人, 由人, 義一, 義人, 好人.
How do you write Yoshihito in katakana?
Yoshihito is ヨシヒト in katakana and よしひと in hiragana.
Is Yoshihito a boy or girl name?
Yoshihito is mostly used for boys.
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住: dwell, reside, live
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