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Yoshimoto
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 "Yoshimoto," 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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
葭 means "reed, reed flute."
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
喜 means "joy, happy, celebrate."
Celebrate - To mark with festivities.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
素 means "plain, element, original."
Pure, Unadulterated - Without anything added
Usually - Ordinarily; normally.
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.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
基 means "foundation, base, basis."
Foundation - The base on which something stands.
Basis - The Fundamental Principle; the starting point.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
根 means "root, foundation, perseverance."
Root - The base of a plant underground.
Foundation - The Basis; the origin.
Perseverance - The endurance to continue.
Motivation - The power to keep doing something for a long time.
Multiplier - In mathematics, the number that is multiplied by itself several times to produce a given number.
Unknown Variable - In mathematics, the unknown number that makes an equation true.
霊 means "spirit, soul, supernatural."
Soul - The spiritual part of a being.
Supernatural - Having mysterious powers.
Mysterious, Mystical Power - An inexplicable power.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
四 means "four, four times, four directions."
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
源 means "source, spring, root."
Root - The Fundamental Cause; the basis.
Genji - The Minamoto clan.
Search - To ask
芦 means "reed, rush."
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
始 means "begin, start, first."
Origin - The beginning or starting point of something.
佳 means "good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Splendid - Very impressive
Wonderful - Extraordinary
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
昌 means "prosperous, bright, excellent."
Prosperous - Thriving; flourishing; successful.
Excellent - Outstanding; splendid; admirable.
Splendid, Magnificent - Very impressive or beautiful.
Vigorous - Having or showing great energy, strength, or power.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
慶 means "celebrate, joy, congratulate."
Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion.
Joy - Great happiness.
Congratulate - To express pleasure at success.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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.
本 means "root, origin, essence."
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きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
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