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Yoshiyasu 能平 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshiyasu (能平) is read よしやす and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 能平, the characters mean: ability + even. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshiyasu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 能平 | よしやす | ability + even | 15 |
| 能安 | よしやす | ability + relax | 16 |
| 可保 | よしやす | can + protect | 14 |
| 義安 | よしやす | righteousness + relax | 19 |
| 義保 | よしやす | righteousness + protect | 22 |
| 好保 | よしやす | fond + protect | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshiyasu
Yoshiyasu in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshiyasu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしやす |
| Katakana | ヨシヤス |
| Kanji (most common) | 能平 |
Full name examples
- Yoshiyasu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城能平, ゆうき よしやす)
- Yoshiyasu Kono (Japanese order: 河野能平, こうの よしやす)
- Yoshiyasu Maki (Japanese order: 牧能平, まき よしやす)
How to pronounce Yoshiyasu
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shiya · su. 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 よしやす.
Questions about Yoshiyasu
What does Yoshiyasu mean in Japanese?
Yoshiyasu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 能平, combines these meanings: ability + even. Other spellings include 能安 (ability + relax), 可保 (can + protect), 義安 (righteousness + relax).
How do you write Yoshiyasu in kanji?
The most common way is 能平 (よしやす). It can also be written 能安, 可保, 義安, 義保, 好保.
How do you write Yoshiyasu in katakana?
Yoshiyasu is ヨシヤス in katakana and よしやす in hiragana.
Is Yoshiyasu a boy or girl name?
Yoshiyasu is mostly used for boys.
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