Yosh

Yosh is a string of letters that can function in different ways depending on context. It is not a single, widely defined term, but it appears as a component in personal names, as a nickname or handle, and occasionally in branding or online culture.

In Japanese given names, yoshi is a common element formed by the syllable よし or by kanji such as 吉 meaning "good luck" or 義 meaning "justice." When yosh appears in romanized form, it is typically an abbreviation or truncation of longer names such as Yoshio, Yoshiki, or Yoshito; the meaning of the underlying name varies with the kanji chosen.

Outside of Japanese names, yosh may be used as a personal nickname, online handle, or branding name. In such cases, it does not carry a fixed meaning beyond the association created by the user or brand. There are no universally recognized works, organizations, or individuals known solely as "Yosh."

Related terms include Yoshi, Yoshida, Yoshiki, and Yoshikawa, which share linguistic or cultural roots with the name element yoshi and can help clarify context when encountered.