Yoshi
Yoshi (name) means a Japanese male given name, also widely known as the dinosaur-like character from Nintendo's Mario video game series. Example: “My nephew always picks Yoshi when we play Mario Kart.”
How to use Yoshi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Japanese first name, and separately the name of the popular Nintendo game character.
Word forms
Yoshis plural
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My nephew always picks _____ when we play Mario Kart.
Etymology
From 義 (Yoshi, common Japanese male given name), and many other spellings. See よし.
Rhymes for Yoshi
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What does “Yoshi” mean?
The word “Yoshi” means a Japanese male given name, also widely known as the dinosaur-like character from Nintendo's Mario video game series. In plain terms, a common Japanese first name, and separately the name of the popular Nintendo game character.
How do you pronounce “Yoshi”?
“Yoshi” is pronounced YOH-shee (/ˈjəʊʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yoshi” in a sentence?
Here is “Yoshi” used in a sentence: “My nephew always picks Yoshi when we play Mario Kart.”
What part of speech is “Yoshi”?
“Yoshi” is a name.
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