Joushi

• Gender:Male
• Hiragana:じょうし
• Katakana:ジョウシ
• English Syllables:jou-shi (2)
• Japanese Morae:jo-u-shi (3)
• English transcriptions:Joushi, Jyoushi, Joshi, Jyoshi, Jōshi
• Nickname examples:

  Joujou(じょうじょう)Jotchi(じょっち)Jotchan(じょっちゃん)

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

丈士- Joushi -

丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."

• Height - Stature; body length.

• Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.

• Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.

• Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.

• Measurement - To measure something, such as land.

• Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.

• Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.

Name ideas examples

• Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

• Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.

• Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

• Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

• Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

• Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

• Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

View details for the kanji 丈

士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."

• Gentleman - A man of good character.

• Scholar - A learned person.

• Samurai - A Warrior; a soldier.

• Adult Male - An adult male.

• Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.

• Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.

• Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.

Name ideas examples

• Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

• Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

• Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

• Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

• Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

• Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

• Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

View details for the kanji 士

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