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Yushi 融思 – Japanese boy given name
Yushi (融思) is read ゆうし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 融思, the characters mean: dissolve + think. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Yushi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 融思 | ゆうし | dissolve + think | 25 |
| 有史 | ゆうし | possess + history | 11 |
| 優史 | ゆうし | tenderness + history | 22 |
| 遊子 | ゆうし | play + child | 15 |
| 有司 | ゆうし | possess + director | 11 |
| 雄姿 | ゆうし | masculine + figure | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yushi
Yushi in different scripts
| Romaji | Yushi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆうし |
| Katakana | ユウシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 融思 |
Full name examples
- Yushi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城融思, ゆうき ゆうし)
- Yushi Kono (Japanese order: 河野融思, こうの ゆうし)
- Yushi Maki (Japanese order: 牧融思, まき ゆうし)
How to pronounce Yushi
Break it into 2 parts: yu · shi. 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 ゆうし.
Questions about Yushi
What does Yushi mean in Japanese?
Yushi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 融思, combines these meanings: dissolve + think. Other spellings include 有史 (possess + history), 優史 (tenderness + history), 遊子 (play + child).
How do you write Yushi in kanji?
The most common way is 融思 (ゆうし). It can also be written 有史, 優史, 遊子, 有司, 雄姿.
How do you write Yushi in katakana?
Yushi is ユウシ in katakana and ゆうし in hiragana.
Is Yushi a boy or girl name?
Yushi is mostly used for boys.
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