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Name Origin

Yoshimitsu is a Japanese given name. It is composed of three kanji: 'Yoshi' (良) meaning 'good', 'Mitsu' (光) meaning 'light' or 'shining', and 'Tsu' (満) meaning 'full' or 'complete'. Therefore, Yoshimitsu traditionally means 'good shining light' or 'fully good light'.

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Famous People

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1409)

Shogun

  • Established the Ashikaga shogunate as a powerful force in Japan.
  • Patronized arts and culture, notably Zen Buddhism.