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Yoshiyuki 理行 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshiyuki (理行) is read よしゆき and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 理行, the characters mean: logic + going. This reading can be written with at least 136 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshiyuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理行 | よしゆき | logic + going | 17 |
| 容行 | よしゆき | contain + going | 16 |
| 能行 | よしゆき | ability + going | 16 |
| 可行 | よしゆき | can + going | 11 |
| 由行 | よしゆき | wherefore + going | 11 |
| 勝千 | よしゆき | victory + thousand | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshiyuki
Yoshiyuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshiyuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしゆき |
| Katakana | ヨシユキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理行 |
Full name examples
- Yoshiyuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理行, ゆうき よしゆき)
- Yoshiyuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野理行, こうの よしゆき)
- Yoshiyuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧理行, まき よしゆき)
How to pronounce Yoshiyuki
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shiyu · ki. 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 よしゆき.
Questions about Yoshiyuki
What does Yoshiyuki mean in Japanese?
Yoshiyuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理行, combines these meanings: logic + going. Other spellings include 容行 (contain + going), 能行 (ability + going), 可行 (can + going).
How do you write Yoshiyuki in kanji?
The most common way is 理行 (よしゆき). It can also be written 容行, 能行, 可行, 由行, 勝千.
How do you write Yoshiyuki in katakana?
Yoshiyuki is ヨシユキ in katakana and よしゆき in hiragana.
Is Yoshiyuki a boy or girl name?
Yoshiyuki is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 理
理: logic, arrangement, reason
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