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Yusuke 優助 – Japanese boy given name
Yusuke (優助) is read ゆうすけ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 優助, the characters mean: tenderness + help. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Yusuke
Yusuke (裕介 or 優介) means rich or gentle plus a helper.
How to write Yusuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 優助 | ゆうすけ | tenderness + help | 24 |
| 輸助 | ゆすけ | transport + help | 23 |
| 雄資 | ゆうすけ | masculine + assets | 25 |
| 有介 | ゆうすけ | possess + jammed in | 10 |
| 優介 | ゆうすけ | tenderness + jammed in | 21 |
| 友助 | ゆうすけ | friend + help | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yusuke
Yusuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Yusuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆうすけ |
| Katakana | ユウスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 優助 |
Full name examples
- Yusuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城優助, ゆうき ゆうすけ)
- Yusuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野優助, こうの ゆうすけ)
- Yusuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧優助, まき ゆうすけ)
How to pronounce Yusuke
Break it into 3 parts: yu · su · ke. 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 ゆうすけ.
Questions about Yusuke
What does Yusuke mean in Japanese?
Yusuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 優助, combines these meanings: tenderness + help. Other spellings include 輸助 (transport + help), 雄資 (masculine + assets), 有介 (possess + jammed in).
How do you write Yusuke in kanji?
The most common way is 優助 (ゆうすけ). It can also be written 輸助, 雄資, 有介, 優介, 友助.
How do you write Yusuke in katakana?
Yusuke is ユウスケ in katakana and ゆうすけ in hiragana.
Is Yusuke a boy or girl name?
Yusuke is mostly used for boys.
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