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Kaori 香織 – Japanese girl given name
Kaori (香織) is read かおり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 香織, the characters mean: incense + weave. This reading can be written with at least 199 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Kaori
Kaori is 香織, weaving fragrance, or 薫, simply fragrance. The image is gentle and scented.
How to write Kaori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 香織 | かおり | incense + weave | 27 |
| 薫 | かおり | send forth fragrance | 16 |
| 香里 | かおり | incense + ri | 16 |
| 和織 | かおり | harmony + weave | 26 |
| 加織 | かおり | add + weave | 23 |
| 果織 | かおり | fruit + weave | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaori
Kaori in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かおり |
| Katakana | カオリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 香織 |
Full name examples
- Kaori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城香織, ゆうき かおり)
- Kaori Kono (Japanese order: 河野香織, こうの かおり)
- Kaori Maki (Japanese order: 牧香織, まき かおり)
How to pronounce Kaori
Break it into 2 parts: kao · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written かおり.
Questions about Kaori
What does Kaori mean in Japanese?
Kaori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 香織, combines these meanings: incense + weave. Other spellings include 薫 (send forth fragrance), 香里 (incense + ri), 和織 (harmony + weave).
How do you write Kaori in kanji?
The most common way is 香織 (かおり). It can also be written 薫, 香里, 和織, 加織, 果織.
How do you write Kaori in katakana?
Kaori is カオリ in katakana and かおり in hiragana.
Is Kaori a boy or girl name?
Kaori is mostly used for girls.
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