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Yoshisuke 住資 – Japanese unisex given name
Yoshisuke (住資) is read よしすけ and has 4 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 住資, the characters mean: dwell + assets. This reading can be written with at least 43 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshisuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 住資 | よしすけ | dwell + assets | 20 |
| 義資 | よしすけ | righteousness + assets | 26 |
| 義助 | よしすけ | righteousness + help | 20 |
| 好佐 | よしすけ | fond + assistant | 13 |
| 義介 | よしすけ | righteousness + jammed in | 17 |
| 栄資 | よしすけ | flourish + assets | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshisuke
Yoshisuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshisuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしすけ |
| Katakana | ヨシスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 住資 |
Full name examples
- Yoshisuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城住資, ゆうき よしすけ)
- Yoshisuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野住資, こうの よしすけ)
- Yoshisuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧住資, まき よしすけ)
How to pronounce Yoshisuke
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · su · ke. 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 よしすけ.
Questions about Yoshisuke
What does Yoshisuke mean in Japanese?
Yoshisuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 住資, combines these meanings: dwell + assets. Other spellings include 義資 (righteousness + assets), 義助 (righteousness + help), 好佐 (fond + assistant).
How do you write Yoshisuke in kanji?
The most common way is 住資 (よしすけ). It can also be written 義資, 義助, 好佐, 義介, 栄資.
How do you write Yoshisuke in katakana?
Yoshisuke is ヨシスケ in katakana and よしすけ in hiragana.
Is Yoshisuke a boy or girl name?
Yoshisuke is used for both boys and girls.
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住: dwell, reside, live
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