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This name is also used as a first name: Yoshii
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 "Yoshii," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
好 means "like, fond of, prefer."
Good, Favorable, Desirable - Refers to something that is of high quality or has a positive connotation.
Excellent, Superior - Refers to something that is of a higher quality than average.
Close, Intimate - Refers to a relationship that is close and friendly.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell, usually referring to flowers.
Talented - Having a natural ability or skill.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or knowledge.
An honorific title for things related to other people.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
江 means "river."
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.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
位 means "position, rank, grade, throne, seat."
義 means "justice, righteousness, morality."
Righteousness - Doing what is right as a person. Acting in accordance with moral principles.
Meaning - Having a purpose or significance.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
葭 means "reed. a perennial grass of the poaceae family."
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell, usually referring to flowers.
Talented - Having a natural ability or skill.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or knowledge.
An honorific title for things related to other people.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
義 means "justice, righteousness, morality."
Righteousness - Doing what is right as a person. Acting in accordance with moral principles.
Meaning - Having a purpose or significance.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
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.
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
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.
比 means "comparison, ratio."
Compare - To look for differences between two or more things. To consider the relative merits and demerits. To compare.
Learn - To exemplify. To imitate. To mimic.
Fellow - A person of the same kind or class.
Trial - A rule or precedent.
Ratio - A proportion or rate.
Intimate - To become close. To draw near. To be on friendly terms.
Favor - To show partiality.
Match - To fit together.
Philippines - An abbreviation of the country name "The Republic of the Philippines(比律賓)".
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
氷 means "ice."
To Freeze - This refers to the process of a liquid turning into a solid due to a decrease in temperature.
Ice - This refers to the solid form of water that is found naturally in the environment.
Pure White - This refers to something that is completely white and free from any dirt or impurities.
Easily Melting - This refers to something that melts quickly when exposed to heat.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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