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Yoshijiro 吉赦 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshijiro (吉赦) is read よしじろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 吉赦, the characters mean: good luck + pardon. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshijiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 吉赦 | よしじろう | good luck + pardon | 17 |
| 芳赦 | よしじろう | perfume + pardon | 18 |
| 由二郎 | よしじろう | wherefore + two + son | 16 |
| 義二郎 | よしじろう | righteousness + two + son | 24 |
| 由治郎 | よしじろう | wherefore + reign + son | 22 |
| 義治郎 | よしじろう | righteousness + reign + son | 30 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshijiro
Yoshijiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshijiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしじろう |
| Katakana | ヨシジロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 吉赦 |
Full name examples
- Yoshijiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城吉赦, ゆうき よしじろう)
- Yoshijiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野吉赦, こうの よしじろう)
- Yoshijiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧吉赦, まき よしじろう)
How to pronounce Yoshijiro
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · ji · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written よしじろう.
Questions about Yoshijiro
What does Yoshijiro mean in Japanese?
Yoshijiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 吉赦, combines these meanings: good luck + pardon. Other spellings include 芳赦 (perfume + pardon), 由二郎 (wherefore + two + son), 義二郎 (righteousness + two + son).
How do you write Yoshijiro in kanji?
The most common way is 吉赦 (よしじろう). It can also be written 芳赦, 由二郎, 義二郎, 由治郎, 義治郎.
How do you write Yoshijiro in katakana?
Yoshijiro is ヨシジロウ in katakana and よしじろう in hiragana.
Is Yoshijiro a boy or girl name?
Yoshijiro is mostly used for boys.
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