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Yoshika 容加 – Japanese girl given name
Yoshika (容加) is read よしか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 容加, the characters mean: contain + add. This reading can be written with at least 86 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 容加 | よしか | contain + add | 15 |
| 好加 | よしか | fond + add | 11 |
| 美加 | よしか | beauty + add | 14 |
| 吉加 | よしか | good luck + add | 11 |
| 可花 | よしか | can + flower | 12 |
| 優花 | よしか | tenderness + flower | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshika
Yoshika in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしか |
| Katakana | ヨシカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 容加 |
Full name examples
- Yoshika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城容加, ゆうき よしか)
- Yoshika Kono (Japanese order: 河野容加, こうの よしか)
- Yoshika Maki (Japanese order: 牧容加, まき よしか)
How to pronounce Yoshika
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shi · ka. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written よしか.
Questions about Yoshika
What does Yoshika mean in Japanese?
Yoshika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 容加, combines these meanings: contain + add. Other spellings include 好加 (fond + add), 美加 (beauty + add), 吉加 (good luck + add).
How do you write Yoshika in kanji?
The most common way is 容加 (よしか). It can also be written 好加, 美加, 吉加, 可花, 優花.
How do you write Yoshika in katakana?
Yoshika is ヨシカ in katakana and よしか in hiragana.
Is Yoshika a boy or girl name?
Yoshika is mostly used for girls.
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