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Yoshino 吉野 – Japanese girl given name
Yoshino (吉野) is read よしの and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 吉野, the characters mean: good luck + plains. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshino
Yoshino (吉野 or 芳野) is a mountain area in Nara famous for its cherry blossoms. It is used as a girls' name.
How to write Yoshino in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 吉野 | よしの | good luck + plains | 17 |
| 芳野 | よしの | perfume + plains | 18 |
| 良乃 | よしの | good + from | 9 |
| 能野 | よしの | ability + plains | 21 |
| 由野 | よしの | wherefore + plains | 16 |
| 南野 | よしの | south + plains | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshino
Yoshino in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshino |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしの |
| Katakana | ヨシノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 吉野 |
Full name examples
- Yoshino Yuki (Japanese order: 結城吉野, ゆうき よしの)
- Yoshino Kono (Japanese order: 河野吉野, こうの よしの)
- Yoshino Maki (Japanese order: 牧吉野, まき よしの)
How to pronounce Yoshino
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shi · no. 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 よしの.
Questions about Yoshino
What does Yoshino mean in Japanese?
Yoshino has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 吉野, combines these meanings: good luck + plains. Other spellings include 芳野 (perfume + plains), 良乃 (good + from), 能野 (ability + plains).
How do you write Yoshino in kanji?
The most common way is 吉野 (よしの). It can also be written 芳野, 良乃, 能野, 由野, 南野.
How do you write Yoshino in katakana?
Yoshino is ヨシノ in katakana and よしの in hiragana.
Is Yoshino a boy or girl name?
Yoshino is mostly used for girls.
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