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This name is also used as a first name: Akiyoshi
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Akiyoshi," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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秋 means "autumn, fall."
Autumn - The season between the beginning of autumn and the start of winter, usually from September to November. In the lunar calendar, it is from July to September.
Fruition - The ripening of crops.
Years - A period of time, usually measured in months or years.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
秋 means "autumn, fall."
Autumn - The season between the beginning of autumn and the start of winter, usually from September to November. In the lunar calendar, it is from July to September.
Fruition - The ripening of crops.
Years - A period of time, usually measured in months or years.
好 means "like, fond of, prefer."
穐 means "autumn, one of the four seasons. an important time. the harvest of crops."
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
明 means "bright, clear, obvious."
Bright, Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.
Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.
Reveal - To make something known or clear.
Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.
Next - Refers to the following day or year.
World - Refers to the current world.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
Daytime - The time when the sun is out.
Day - A full 24-hour period.
Everyday - Every day.
Abbreviation Of Japan - The abbreviation of Japan.
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
秋 means "autumn, fall."
Autumn - The season between the beginning of autumn and the start of winter, usually from September to November. In the lunar calendar, it is from July to September.
Fruition - The ripening of crops.
Years - A period of time, usually measured in months or years.
由 means "reason, cause, origin."
Origin - Refers to the source or cause of something.
Basis - Refers to something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content Of Message Or Rumor - Refers to the content of a message or rumor.
Reason - Refers to the cause or explanation of something.
Translation - Refers to the process of converting something from one language to another.
秋 means "autumn, fall."
Autumn - The season between the beginning of autumn and the start of winter, usually from September to November. In the lunar calendar, it is from July to September.
Fruition - The ripening of crops.
Years - A period of time, usually measured in months or years.
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic."
穐 means "autumn, one of the four seasons. an important time. the harvest of crops."
好 means "like, fond of, prefer."
龝 means "one of the four seasons. autumn."
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
明 means "bright, clear, obvious."
Bright, Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.
Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.
Reveal - To make something known or clear.
Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.
Next - Refers to the following day or year.
World - Refers to the current world.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
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