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Yoshimasa 能政 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshimasa (能政) is read よしまさ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 能政, the characters mean: ability + politics. This reading can be written with at least 88 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshimasa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 能政 | よしまさ | ability + politics | 19 |
| 資正 | よしまさ | assets + correct | 18 |
| 能正 | よしまさ | ability + correct | 15 |
| 義政 | よしまさ | righteousness + politics | 22 |
| 好政 | よしまさ | fond + politics | 15 |
| 義方 | よしまさ | righteousness + direction | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshimasa
Yoshimasa in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshimasa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしまさ |
| Katakana | ヨシマサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 能政 |
Full name examples
- Yoshimasa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城能政, ゆうき よしまさ)
- Yoshimasa Kono (Japanese order: 河野能政, こうの よしまさ)
- Yoshimasa Maki (Japanese order: 牧能政, まき よしまさ)
How to pronounce Yoshimasa
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · ma · 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 よしまさ.
Questions about Yoshimasa
What does Yoshimasa mean in Japanese?
Yoshimasa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 能政, combines these meanings: ability + politics. Other spellings include 資正 (assets + correct), 能正 (ability + correct), 義政 (righteousness + politics).
How do you write Yoshimasa in kanji?
The most common way is 能政 (よしまさ). It can also be written 資正, 能正, 義政, 好政, 義方.
How do you write Yoshimasa in katakana?
Yoshimasa is ヨシマサ in katakana and よしまさ in hiragana.
Is Yoshimasa a boy or girl name?
Yoshimasa is mostly used for boys.
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能: ability, talent, skill
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