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Kotori 言理 – Japanese girl given name
Kotori (言理) is read ことり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 言理, the characters mean: say + logic. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kotori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 言理 | ことり | say + logic | 18 |
| 異理 | ことり | uncommon + logic | 22 |
| 小鳥 | ことり | little + bird | 14 |
| 心鳥 | ことり | heart + bird | 15 |
| 古鳥 | ことり | old + bird | 16 |
| 琴理 | ことり | harp + logic | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kotori
Kotori in different scripts
| Romaji | Kotori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ことり |
| Katakana | コトリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 言理 |
Full name examples
- Kotori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城言理, ゆうき ことり)
- Kotori Kono (Japanese order: 河野言理, こうの ことり)
- Kotori Maki (Japanese order: 牧言理, まき ことり)
How to pronounce Kotori
Break it into 3 parts: ko · to · 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 ことり.
Questions about Kotori
What does Kotori mean in Japanese?
Kotori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 言理, combines these meanings: say + logic. Other spellings include 異理 (uncommon + logic), 小鳥 (little + bird), 心鳥 (heart + bird).
How do you write Kotori in kanji?
The most common way is 言理 (ことり). It can also be written 異理, 小鳥, 心鳥, 古鳥, 琴理.
How do you write Kotori in katakana?
Kotori is コトリ in katakana and ことり in hiragana.
Is Kotori a boy or girl name?
Kotori is mostly used for girls.
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