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Shihori 士保理 – Japanese girl given name
Shihori (士保理) is read しほり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 士保理, the characters mean: gentleman + protect + logic. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 21 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Shihori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 士保理 | しほり | gentleman + protect + logic | 23 |
| 志保理 | しほり | intention + protect + logic | 27 |
| 信保里 | しほり | faith + protect + ri | 25 |
| 詩保利 | しほり | poem + protect + profit | 29 |
| 史保里 | しほり | history + protect + ri | 21 |
| 志保里 | しほり | intention + protect + ri | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shihori
Shihori in different scripts
| Romaji | Shihori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しほり |
| Katakana | シホリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 士保理 |
Full name examples
- Shihori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城士保理, ゆうき しほり)
- Shihori Kono (Japanese order: 河野士保理, こうの しほり)
- Shihori Maki (Japanese order: 牧士保理, まき しほり)
How to pronounce Shihori
Break it into 3 parts: shi · ho · 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 しほり.
Questions about Shihori
What does Shihori mean in Japanese?
Shihori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 士保理, combines these meanings: gentleman + protect + logic. Other spellings include 志保理 (intention + protect + logic), 信保里 (faith + protect + ri), 詩保利 (poem + protect + profit).
How do you write Shihori in kanji?
The most common way is 士保理 (しほり). It can also be written 志保理, 信保里, 詩保利, 史保里, 志保里.
How do you write Shihori in katakana?
Shihori is シホリ in katakana and しほり in hiragana.
Is Shihori a boy or girl name?
Shihori is mostly used for girls.
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