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Yoshito 可人 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshito (可人) is read よしと and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 可人, the characters mean: can + person. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshito
Yoshito (義人 or 良斗) means righteous person or good Big Dipper.
How to write Yoshito in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 可人 | よしと | can + person | 7 |
| 由人 | よしと | wherefore + person | 7 |
| 義人 | よしと | righteousness + person | 15 |
| 好人 | よしと | fond + person | 8 |
| 美人 | よしと | beauty + person | 11 |
| 整人 | よしと | organize + person | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshito
Yoshito in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshito |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしと |
| Katakana | ヨシト |
| Kanji (most common) | 可人 |
Full name examples
- Yoshito Yuki (Japanese order: 結城可人, ゆうき よしと)
- Yoshito Kono (Japanese order: 河野可人, こうの よしと)
- Yoshito Maki (Japanese order: 牧可人, まき よしと)
How to pronounce Yoshito
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shi · to. 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 よしと.
Questions about Yoshito
What does Yoshito mean in Japanese?
Yoshito has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 可人, combines these meanings: can + person. Other spellings include 由人 (wherefore + person), 義人 (righteousness + person), 好人 (fond + person).
How do you write Yoshito in kanji?
The most common way is 可人 (よしと). It can also be written 由人, 義人, 好人, 美人, 整人.
How do you write Yoshito in katakana?
Yoshito is ヨシト in katakana and よしと in hiragana.
Is Yoshito a boy or girl name?
Yoshito is mostly used for boys.
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可: can, passable, mustn't
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