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Yoshitsugu 義二 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshitsugu (義二) is read よしつぐ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 義二, the characters mean: righteousness + two. This reading can be written with at least 51 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshitsugu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 義二 | よしつぐ | righteousness + two | 15 |
| 由次 | よしつぐ | wherefore + next | 11 |
| 義続 | よしつぐ | righteousness + continue | 26 |
| 義次 | よしつぐ | righteousness + next | 19 |
| 好次 | よしつぐ | fond + next | 12 |
| 美次 | よしつぐ | beauty + next | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshitsugu
Yoshitsugu in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshitsugu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしつぐ |
| Katakana | ヨシツグ |
| Kanji (most common) | 義二 |
Full name examples
- Yoshitsugu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義二, ゆうき よしつぐ)
- Yoshitsugu Kono (Japanese order: 河野義二, こうの よしつぐ)
- Yoshitsugu Maki (Japanese order: 牧義二, まき よしつぐ)
How to pronounce Yoshitsugu
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · tsu · gu. 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 よしつぐ.
Questions about Yoshitsugu
What does Yoshitsugu mean in Japanese?
Yoshitsugu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義二, combines these meanings: righteousness + two. Other spellings include 由次 (wherefore + next), 義続 (righteousness + continue), 義次 (righteousness + next).
How do you write Yoshitsugu in kanji?
The most common way is 義二 (よしつぐ). It can also be written 由次, 義続, 義次, 好次, 美次.
How do you write Yoshitsugu in katakana?
Yoshitsugu is ヨシツグ in katakana and よしつぐ in hiragana.
Is Yoshitsugu a boy or girl name?
Yoshitsugu is mostly used for boys.
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