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Name Origin

Yoshimasa is a Japanese masculine given name. It combines two kanji: 'Yoshi' (良) meaning 'good', 'righteous', or 'excellent', and 'Masa' (政) meaning 'government', 'politics', or 'rule'. Therefore, Yoshimasa traditionally implies someone who is virtuous and skilled in governance.

japanesemasculinevirtuegovernancerighteousnessleadership

Famous People

Ashikaga Yoshimasa (1436-1490)

Shogun

  • Eighth shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate
  • Patron of the arts and culture

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