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Yoshizo 能三 – Japanese unisex given name
Yoshizo (能三) is read よしぞう and has 4 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 能三, the characters mean: ability + three. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Yoshizo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 能三 | よしぞう | ability + three | 13 |
| 由三 | よしぞう | wherefore + three | 8 |
| 義三 | よしぞう | righteousness + three | 16 |
| 好三 | よしぞう | fond + three | 9 |
| 英三 | よしぞう | England + three | 11 |
| 美三 | よしぞう | beauty + three | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshizo
Yoshizo in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshizo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしぞう |
| Katakana | ヨシゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 能三 |
Full name examples
- Yoshizo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城能三, ゆうき よしぞう)
- Yoshizo Kono (Japanese order: 河野能三, こうの よしぞう)
- Yoshizo Maki (Japanese order: 牧能三, まき よしぞう)
How to pronounce Yoshizo
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shi · zo. 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 よしぞう.
Questions about Yoshizo
What does Yoshizo mean in Japanese?
Yoshizo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 能三, combines these meanings: ability + three. Other spellings include 由三 (wherefore + three), 義三 (righteousness + three), 好三 (fond + three).
How do you write Yoshizo in kanji?
The most common way is 能三 (よしぞう). It can also be written 由三, 義三, 好三, 英三, 美三.
How do you write Yoshizo in katakana?
Yoshizo is ヨシゾウ in katakana and よしぞう in hiragana.
Is Yoshizo a boy or girl name?
Yoshizo is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 能
能: ability, talent, skill
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