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Minori 実 – Japanese boy given name
Minori (実) is read みのり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 実, the characters mean: reality. This reading can be written with at least 143 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Minori
Minori (実 or 美紀) means to bear fruit, or a ripe harvest. It is used for both sexes.
How to write Minori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 実 | みのり | reality | 8 |
| 美紀 | みのり | beauty + chronicle | 18 |
| 稔 | みのり | harvest | 13 |
| 生実 | みのり | life + reality | 13 |
| 実理 | みのり | reality + logic | 19 |
| 三記 | みのり | three + scribe | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Minori
Minori in different scripts
| Romaji | Minori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みのり |
| Katakana | ミノリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 実 |
Full name examples
- Minori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城実, ゆうき みのり)
- Minori Kono (Japanese order: 河野実, こうの みのり)
- Minori Maki (Japanese order: 牧実, まき みのり)
How to pronounce Minori
Break it into 3 parts: mi · no · 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 みのり.
Questions about Minori
What does Minori mean in Japanese?
Minori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 実, combines these meanings: reality. Other spellings include 美紀 (beauty + chronicle), 稔 (harvest), 生実 (life + reality).
How do you write Minori in kanji?
The most common way is 実 (みのり). It can also be written 美紀, 稔, 生実, 実理, 三記.
How do you write Minori in katakana?
Minori is ミノリ in katakana and みのり in hiragana.
Is Minori a boy or girl name?
Minori is mostly used for boys.
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実: reality, truth, seed
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