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Midori 緑 – Japanese girl given name
Midori (緑) is read みどり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 緑, the characters mean: green. This reading can be written with at least 81 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Midori
Midori (緑 or 翠) means green, the color of fresh leaves. It is also the name of a famous melon liqueur.
How to write Midori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 緑 | みどり | green | 14 |
| 翠 | みどり | green | 14 |
| 美登里 | みどり | beauty + ascend + ri | 28 |
| 美取 | みどり | beauty + take | 17 |
| 深海 | みどり | deep + sea | 20 |
| 青葉 | みどり | blue + leaf | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Midori
Midori in different scripts
| Romaji | Midori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みどり |
| Katakana | ミドリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 緑 |
Full name examples
- Midori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城緑, ゆうき みどり)
- Midori Kono (Japanese order: 河野緑, こうの みどり)
- Midori Maki (Japanese order: 牧緑, まき みどり)
How to pronounce Midori
Break it into 3 parts: mi · do · 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 みどり.
Questions about Midori
What does Midori mean in Japanese?
Midori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 緑, combines these meanings: green. Other spellings include 翠 (green), 美登里 (beauty + ascend + ri), 美取 (beauty + take).
How do you write Midori in kanji?
The most common way is 緑 (みどり). It can also be written 翠, 美登里, 美取, 深海, 青葉.
How do you write Midori in katakana?
Midori is ミドリ in katakana and みどり in hiragana.
Is Midori a boy or girl name?
Midori is mostly used for girls.
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