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Sayuri 清念 – Japanese girl given name
Sayuri (清念) is read さゆり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 清念, the characters mean: pure + wish. This reading can be written with at least 106 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Sayuri
Sayuri (小百合) means little lily. The lily is a traditional flower for girls' names.
How to write Sayuri in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 清念 | さゆり | pure + wish | 19 |
| 早揺 | さゆり | early + swing | 18 |
| 初姫 | さゆり | first time + princess | 17 |
| 冴理 | さゆり | be clear + logic | 18 |
| 妃志 | さゆり | queen + intention | 13 |
| 三百合 | さゆり | three + hundred + fit | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sayuri
Sayuri in different scripts
| Romaji | Sayuri |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さゆり |
| Katakana | サユリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 清念 |
Full name examples
- Sayuri Yuki (Japanese order: 結城清念, ゆうき さゆり)
- Sayuri Kono (Japanese order: 河野清念, こうの さゆり)
- Sayuri Maki (Japanese order: 牧清念, まき さゆり)
How to pronounce Sayuri
Break it into 2 parts: sayu · 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 さゆり.
Questions about Sayuri
What does Sayuri mean in Japanese?
Sayuri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 清念, combines these meanings: pure + wish. Other spellings include 早揺 (early + swing), 初姫 (first time + princess), 冴理 (be clear + logic).
How do you write Sayuri in kanji?
The most common way is 清念 (さゆり). It can also be written 早揺, 初姫, 冴理, 妃志, 三百合.
How do you write Sayuri in katakana?
Sayuri is サユリ in katakana and さゆり in hiragana.
Is Sayuri a boy or girl name?
Sayuri is mostly used for girls.
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清: pure, purify, cleanse
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