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Satori 左取 – Japanese girl given name
Satori (左取) is read さとり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 左取, the characters mean: left + take. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Satori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 左取 | さとり | left + take | 13 |
| 智理 | さとり | wisdom + logic | 23 |
| 公里 | さとり | public + ri | 11 |
| 知里 | さとり | know + ri | 15 |
| 仁理 | さとり | humanity + logic | 15 |
| 悟理 | さとり | enlightenment + logic | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Satori
Satori in different scripts
| Romaji | Satori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さとり |
| Katakana | サトリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 左取 |
Full name examples
- Satori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城左取, ゆうき さとり)
- Satori Kono (Japanese order: 河野左取, こうの さとり)
- Satori Maki (Japanese order: 牧左取, まき さとり)
How to pronounce Satori
Break it into 3 parts: sa · 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 さとり.
Questions about Satori
What does Satori mean in Japanese?
Satori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 左取, combines these meanings: left + take. Other spellings include 智理 (wisdom + logic), 公里 (public + ri), 知里 (know + ri).
How do you write Satori in kanji?
The most common way is 左取 (さとり). It can also be written 智理, 公里, 知里, 仁理, 悟理.
How do you write Satori in katakana?
Satori is サトリ in katakana and さとり in hiragana.
Is Satori a boy or girl name?
Satori is mostly used for girls.
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