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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Yoshii, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
好 means "like, fond of, prefer." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic." Details are below.
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell, usually referring to flowers.
Well-regarded - Having a good reputation or high esteem.
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." Details are below.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
由 means "reason, cause, origin." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
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.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
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." Details are below.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
義 means "justice, righteousness, morality." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
由 means "reason, cause, origin." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic." Details are below.
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell, usually referring to flowers.
Well-regarded - Having a good reputation or high esteem.
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." Details are below.
義 means "justice, righteousness, morality." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
由 means "reason, cause, origin." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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.
Line Up - To stand side by side. To arrange in a line.
Intimate - To become close. To draw near. To be on friendly terms.
Favor - To show partiality.
Match - To fit together.
These Days - A reference to the present time.
Philippines - An abbreviation of the country name "The Republic of the Philippines(比律賓)".
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
香 means "fragrance, aroma." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Last names that have the same initial of Y.
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Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
About this site's data of last names