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Yoshio 良雄 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshio (良雄) is read よしお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 良雄, the characters mean: good + masculine. This reading can be written with at least 267 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshio
Yoshio (良雄 or 義雄) means good man or righteous man.
How to write Yoshio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 良雄 | よしお | good + masculine | 19 |
| 義雄 | よしお | righteousness + masculine | 25 |
| 嘉男 | よしお | applaud + male | 21 |
| 長生 | よしお | long + life | 13 |
| 新生 | よしお | new + life | 18 |
| 勝生 | よしお | victory + life | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshio
Yoshio in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしお |
| Katakana | ヨシオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 良雄 |
Full name examples
- Yoshio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城良雄, ゆうき よしお)
- Yoshio Kono (Japanese order: 河野良雄, こうの よしお)
- Yoshio Maki (Japanese order: 牧良雄, まき よしお)
How to pronounce Yoshio
Break it into 2 parts: yo · shio. 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 よしお.
Questions about Yoshio
What does Yoshio mean in Japanese?
Yoshio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 良雄, combines these meanings: good + masculine. Other spellings include 義雄 (righteousness + masculine), 嘉男 (applaud + male), 長生 (long + life).
How do you write Yoshio in kanji?
The most common way is 良雄 (よしお). It can also be written 義雄, 嘉男, 長生, 新生, 勝生.
How do you write Yoshio in katakana?
Yoshio is ヨシオ in katakana and よしお in hiragana.
Is Yoshio a boy or girl name?
Yoshio is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 良
良: good, pleasing, skilled
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