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Yoshimura 能村 – Japanese surname
Yoshimura (能村) is read よしむら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 能村, the characters mean: ability + village. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshimura
Yoshimura (吉村) means lucky village.
How to write Yoshimura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 能村 | よしむら | ability + village | 17 |
| 由村 | よしむら | wherefore + village | 12 |
| 義村 | よしむら | righteousness + village | 20 |
| 好村 | よしむら | fond + village | 13 |
| 良村 | よしむら | good + village | 14 |
| 吉村 | よしむら | good luck + village | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshimura
Yoshimura in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshimura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしむら |
| Katakana | ヨシムラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 能村 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yoshimura (Japanese order: 能村歩美, よしむら あゆみ)
- Yurina Yoshimura (Japanese order: 能村百合奈, よしむら ゆりな)
- Yuki Yoshimura (Japanese order: 能村結城, よしむら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yoshimura
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · mu · ra. 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 よしむら.
Questions about Yoshimura
What does Yoshimura mean in Japanese?
Yoshimura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 能村, combines these meanings: ability + village. Other spellings include 由村 (wherefore + village), 義村 (righteousness + village), 好村 (fond + village).
How do you write Yoshimura in kanji?
The most common way is 能村 (よしむら). It can also be written 由村, 義村, 好村, 良村, 吉村.
How do you write Yoshimura in katakana?
Yoshimura is ヨシムラ in katakana and よしむら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yoshimura?
Yoshimura is read よしむら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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