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Yoshioka 四岡 – Japanese surname
Yoshioka (四岡) is read よしおか and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 四岡, the characters mean: four + mount. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshioka
Yoshioka (吉岡) means lucky hill.
How to write Yoshioka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四岡 | よしおか | four + mount | 13 |
| 能岡 | よしおか | ability + mount | 18 |
| 由岡 | よしおか | wherefore + mount | 13 |
| 義岡 | よしおか | righteousness + mount | 21 |
| 好岡 | よしおか | fond + mount | 14 |
| 美岡 | よしおか | beauty + mount | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshioka
Yoshioka in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshioka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしおか |
| Katakana | ヨシオカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 四岡 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yoshioka (Japanese order: 四岡歩美, よしおか あゆみ)
- Yurina Yoshioka (Japanese order: 四岡百合奈, よしおか ゆりな)
- Yuki Yoshioka (Japanese order: 四岡結城, よしおか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yoshioka
Break it into 3 parts: yo · shio · ka. 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 よしおか.
Questions about Yoshioka
What does Yoshioka mean in Japanese?
Yoshioka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四岡, combines these meanings: four + mount. Other spellings include 能岡 (ability + mount), 由岡 (wherefore + mount), 義岡 (righteousness + mount).
How do you write Yoshioka in kanji?
The most common way is 四岡 (よしおか). It can also be written 能岡, 由岡, 義岡, 好岡, 美岡.
How do you write Yoshioka in katakana?
Yoshioka is ヨシオカ in katakana and よしおか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yoshioka?
Yoshioka is read よしおか and has 4 syllables (morae).
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