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Yoshiki 義樹 – Japanese unisex given name
Yoshiki (義樹) is read よしき and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 義樹, the characters mean: righteousness + timber. This reading can be written with at least 112 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshiki
Yoshiki (義樹 or 佳樹) means righteous tree or excellent tree.
How to write Yoshiki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 義樹 | よしき | righteousness + timber | 29 |
| 佳樹 | よしき | excellent + timber | 24 |
| 芳樹 | よしき | perfume + timber | 23 |
| 能生 | よしき | ability + life | 15 |
| 義生 | よしき | righteousness + life | 18 |
| 資木 | よしき | assets + tree | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshiki
Yoshiki in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshiki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしき |
| Katakana | ヨシキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 義樹 |
Full name examples
- Yoshiki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義樹, ゆうき よしき)
- Yoshiki Kono (Japanese order: 河野義樹, こうの よしき)
- Yoshiki Maki (Japanese order: 牧義樹, まき よしき)
How to pronounce Yoshiki
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shi · ki. 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 よしき.
Questions about Yoshiki
What does Yoshiki mean in Japanese?
Yoshiki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義樹, combines these meanings: righteousness + timber. Other spellings include 佳樹 (excellent + timber), 芳樹 (perfume + timber), 能生 (ability + life).
How do you write Yoshiki in kanji?
The most common way is 義樹 (よしき). It can also be written 佳樹, 芳樹, 能生, 義生, 資木.
How do you write Yoshiki in katakana?
Yoshiki is ヨシキ in katakana and よしき in hiragana.
Is Yoshiki a boy or girl name?
Yoshiki is used for both boys and girls.
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