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Name Origin

Ryoichi is a Japanese masculine given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'Ryo' (良) meaning 'good', 'excellent', or 'virtuous', and 'ichi' (一) meaning 'one'. Therefore, Ryoichi can be interpreted as 'good one', 'virtuous firstborn', or 'the best'.

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Famous People

Ryoichi Sasakawa (1899-1995)

Philanthropist, Businessman

  • Founded the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund
  • Awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

Ryoichi Hirose (1970-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like 'Survive Style 5+' and 'Tokyo Gore Police'
  • Active member of the Japanese independent film scene