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Name Origin

Kiyoshi is a Japanese given name meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' It combines the kanji characters 'ki' (meaning 'pure' or 'bright') and 'yoshi' (meaning 'good' or 'righteous').

japanesemasculinevirtuepurityclarityrighteousness

Famous People

Kiyoshi Kurosawa (1965-)

Film director

  • Directed films such as 'Cure', 'Pulse', and 'Tokyo Sonata' which gained international acclaim.
  • Known for his unsettling psychological thrillers and exploration of themes like isolation and alienation.