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Yoshikun(よしくん)
Fusachan( ふさchan)
Sacchan( さっちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Yoshifusa
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Yoshifusa," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
良 means "good, virtuous, husband."
Husband - A spouse (archaic).
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Virtuous - Being virtuous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be virtuous, letting this quality guide their path.
Husband - Husband - A spouse (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.
Calm, Peaceful - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.
Exceptional Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
For a Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being fortunate/prosperous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fortunate/prosperous, letting this quality guide their path.
Gentle, Mild - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Obedient, Honest - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Quiet, Reserved - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.
Slightly, Moderately - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Truly, Genuinely - Truly/Genuinely - Being real and sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly/genuinely throughout life.
Victorious - Being victorious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be victorious, letting this quality guide their path.
Wise, Exceptional Person - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
義 means "righteousness, justice, meaning."
Righteousness - The Right Way; moral correctness.
Adopted - Not by blood but by bond.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Duty - What one ought to do; obligation.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Righteousness - Righteousness means moral correctness and standing firmly for what is right. May your child walk the righteous path, standing firm for justice and truth.
Justice - Justice means fairness and righteousness, standing up for what is right and equitable. May your child champion justice, standing firm for fairness and the rights of all.
Meaning - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Adopted - Adopted - Not by blood but by bond - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adopted throughout life.
Adoptive - Being adoptive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be adoptive, letting this quality guide their path.
Appropriate - Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appropriate throughout life.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Translation - Translation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of translation.
房 means "chamber, cluster, tassel."
Cluster - A bunch of fruits or flowers.
Tassel - Decorative hanging threads.
Bundle of Thread - A bundle of thread with the ends scattered.
Home - A dwelling, residence.
Room - A small room located on either side of the main house.
Chamber - Chamber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the chamber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Cluster - Cluster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the cluster's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Tassel - Tassel - Decorative hanging threads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tassel throughout life.
Bundle of Thread - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Inner Partition - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Room - Rooms provide space for specific activities, privacy, and personal territory. May your child have room to grow, with space for all their activities and dreams.
義 means "righteousness, justice, meaning."
Righteousness - The Right Way; moral correctness.
Adopted - Not by blood but by bond.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Duty - What one ought to do; obligation.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Righteousness - Righteousness means moral correctness and standing firmly for what is right. May your child walk the righteous path, standing firm for justice and truth.
Justice - Justice means fairness and righteousness, standing up for what is right and equitable. May your child champion justice, standing firm for fairness and the rights of all.
Meaning - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Adopted - Adopted - Not by blood but by bond - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adopted throughout life.
Adoptive - Being adoptive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be adoptive, letting this quality guide their path.
Appropriate - Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appropriate throughout life.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Translation - Translation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of translation.
総 means "total, general, govern."
All - Encompassing everything.
Connect - To link together.
Dominate - To have control over.
Enforce - To impose rules and regulations.
Everyone - Encompassing all people.
Gather - To bring together.
Ornament - A decoration made by tying together threads.
Tassel - A decorative cord with threads.
Together - Encompassing all things in unison.
Whole - Encompassing the entirety of something.
Total - Being total represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be total, letting this quality guide their path.
General - Being general represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be general, letting this quality guide their path.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Dominate - Dominate - To have control over - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dominate throughout life.
Enforce - Enforce - To impose rules and regulations - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enforce throughout life.
Everyone - Everyone - Encompassing all people - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Ornament - Ornament represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive ornament throughout life.
Tassel - Tassel - A decorative cord with threads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tassel throughout life.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
Whole - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
好 means "good, like, friendly."
Close, Intimate - A relationship that is close and friendly.
Excellent, Superior - Something that is of a higher quality than average.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Like - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Friendly - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.
Close, Intimate - Close/Intimate - A relationship that is close and friendly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of close/intimate throughout life.
Excellent, Superior - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
房 means "chamber, cluster, tassel."
Cluster - A bunch of fruits or flowers.
Tassel - Decorative hanging threads.
Bundle of Thread - A bundle of thread with the ends scattered.
Home - A dwelling, residence.
Room - A small room located on either side of the main house.
Chamber - Chamber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the chamber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Cluster - Cluster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the cluster's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Tassel - Tassel - Decorative hanging threads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tassel throughout life.
Bundle of Thread - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Inner Partition - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Room - Rooms provide space for specific activities, privacy, and personal territory. May your child have room to grow, with space for all their activities and dreams.
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