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Shiori 自由 – Japanese girl given name
Shiori (自由) is read しおり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 自由, the characters mean: oneself + wherefore. This reading can be written with at least 141 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 31 strokes in total.
About the name Shiori
Shiori (栞) means a bookmark, as well as a trail marker for hikers. It is a gentle, bookish name.
How to write Shiori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 自由 | しおり | oneself + wherefore | 11 |
| 時織 | しおり | time + weave | 28 |
| 四織 | しおり | four + weave | 23 |
| 子織 | しおり | child + weave | 21 |
| 思織 | しおり | think + weave | 27 |
| 資織 | しおり | assets + weave | 31 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shiori
Shiori in different scripts
| Romaji | Shiori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しおり |
| Katakana | シオリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 自由 |
Full name examples
- Shiori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城自由, ゆうき しおり)
- Shiori Kono (Japanese order: 河野自由, こうの しおり)
- Shiori Maki (Japanese order: 牧自由, まき しおり)
How to pronounce Shiori
Break it into 2 parts: shio · 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 しおり.
Questions about Shiori
What does Shiori mean in Japanese?
Shiori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 自由, combines these meanings: oneself + wherefore. Other spellings include 時織 (time + weave), 四織 (four + weave), 子織 (child + weave).
How do you write Shiori in kanji?
The most common way is 自由 (しおり). It can also be written 時織, 四織, 子織, 思織, 資織.
How do you write Shiori in katakana?
Shiori is シオリ in katakana and しおり in hiragana.
Is Shiori a boy or girl name?
Shiori is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.