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Hiyoshi 日新 – Japanese surname
Hiyoshi (日新) is read ひよし and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日新, the characters mean: day + new. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Hiyoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日新 | ひよし | day + new | 17 |
| 日義 | ひよし | day + righteousness | 17 |
| 日好 | ひよし | day + fond | 10 |
| 日吉 | ひよし | day + good luck | 10 |
| 比義 | ひよし | compare + righteousness | 17 |
| 比良 | ひよし | compare + good | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiyoshi
Hiyoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiyoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひよし |
| Katakana | ヒヨシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日新 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hiyoshi (Japanese order: 日新歩美, ひよし あゆみ)
- Yurina Hiyoshi (Japanese order: 日新百合奈, ひよし ゆりな)
- Yuki Hiyoshi (Japanese order: 日新結城, ひよし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hiyoshi
Break it into 2 parts: hiyo · 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 ひよし.
Questions about Hiyoshi
What does Hiyoshi mean in Japanese?
Hiyoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日新, combines these meanings: day + new. Other spellings include 日義 (day + righteousness), 日好 (day + fond), 日吉 (day + good luck).
How do you write Hiyoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 日新 (ひよし). It can also be written 日義, 日好, 日吉, 比義, 比良.
How do you write Hiyoshi in katakana?
Hiyoshi is ヒヨシ in katakana and ひよし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hiyoshi?
Hiyoshi is read ひよし and has 3 syllables (morae).
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