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Yoshikawa
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:よしかわ - :ヨシカワ
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Kanji Names & Meanings - 21 variations
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 "Yoshikawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 40,000
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic, virtuous."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.
Aromatic - Sweet-scented.
Virtuous - Of excellent reputation.
Honorific - A respectful prefix.
Talented - Having a natural ability or skill.
Well-regarded - Having a good reputation or high esteem.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or knowledge.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 700
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.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 400
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
河 means "river, stream, milky way."
River - A large flowing body of water.
Stream - A Watercourse; a flowing channel.
- : aprx. 200
由 means "reason, origin, freedom."
Basis - Something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content of Message or Rumor - The content of a message or rumor.
Translation - The process of converting something from one language to another.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 200
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.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 100
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.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 60
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 40
賀 means "congratulate, celebrate, praise."
Congratulate - To express joy at success; to celebrate.
Celebrate - To Honor with Festivities; to rejoice.
Take on, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
川 means "river."
- : aprx. 10
善 means "good, excellent, kind."
Kind - Benevolent; friendly.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
川 means "river."
- : under 10
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
川 means "river."
- : under 10
慶 means "celebrate, joy, congratulate."
Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion.
Joy - Great happiness.
Congratulate - To express pleasure at success.
川 means "river."
- : under 10
良河- Yoshikawa -
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.
河 means "river, stream, milky way."
River - A large flowing body of water.
Stream - A Watercourse; a flowing channel.
- : under 10
義河- Yoshikawa -
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.
河 means "river, stream, milky way."
River - A large flowing body of water.
Stream - A Watercourse; a flowing channel.
- : under 10
宣 means "declare, spread, imperial."
Spread - To Disseminate; to make known.
Dispatch - To send out or circulate.
Manifest - To make clear or obvious.
Permeate - To spread widely and be present everywhere.
Proclaim - To make a formal announcement.
川 means "river."
- : under 10
霊河- Yoshikawa -
霊 means "spirit, soul, supernatural."
Soul - The spiritual part of a being.
Supernatural - Having mysterious powers.
Mysterious, Mystical Power - An inexplicable power.
河 means "river, stream, milky way."
River - A large flowing body of water.
Stream - A Watercourse; a flowing channel.
- : under 10
宜 means "suitable, proper, should."
Suitable - Appropriate; fitting.
Advantageous - Beneficial or conducive to success or well-being.
Desirable - Worthy of being desired or sought after.
Favorable - Having a good outcome or result.
川 means "river."
- : under 10
幸 means "happiness, fortune, blessing."
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
川 means "river."
- : under 10
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
皮 means "skin, leather, surface."
- : under 10
Real Persons
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
- 吉川 雄大 Japanese baseball player (1996- )
JP - 吉川 尚輝 baseball player (1995- ) EN JP
- 吉川 美穂 Japanese cyclist (1993- ) EN JP
- 吉川 まりあ Japanese actor and seiyū (1988- ) JP
- 吉川 祐介 Japanese blogger (1981- ) JP
- 吉川 宏志 Japanese tanka poet (1969- ) JP
- 吉川 弘幸 Japanese baseball player (1965- ) JP
- 吉川 真 Japanese astronomer (1962- ) EN JP
- 吉川 悟 Japanese psychologist (1958- ) JP
- 吉川 弘道 Japanese civil engineering researcher (1952- ) JP
- 吉川 直利 Japanese businessperson (1951- ) JP
- 吉川 洋 Japanese economist (1951- ) EN JP
- 吉川 貴盛 Japanese politician (1950- ) EN JP
- 吉川 栄治 scholar for Japanese literature (1949- ) JP
- 吉川 研一 Japanese teacher (1948- ) JP
- 吉川 多喜夫 (1947- ) JP
- 吉川 敏一 Japanese physician and medical researcher (1947- ) JP
- 吉川 弘之 Japanese scientist (1933- ) EN JP
- 吉川 芳男 Japanese politician (1931-2018) JP
- 吉川 宏 Japanese political scientist (1931-2009) JP
- 吉川 博 Japanese politician (1923-2008) JP
- 吉川 満子 Japanese actress (1901-1991) EN JP
- 吉川 英治 Japanese historical novelist (1892-1962) JP
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