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Yorie 選江 – Japanese girl given name
Yorie (選江) is read よりえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 選江, the characters mean: elect + creek. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Yorie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 選江 | よりえ | elect + creek | 21 |
| 資江 | よりえ | assets + creek | 19 |
| 依重 | よりえ | reliant + heavy | 17 |
| 頼江 | よりえ | trust + creek | 22 |
| 順江 | よりえ | obey + creek | 18 |
| 寄絵 | よりえ | draw near + picture | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yorie
Yorie in different scripts
| Romaji | Yorie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よりえ |
| Katakana | ヨリエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 選江 |
Full name examples
- Yorie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城選江, ゆうき よりえ)
- Yorie Kono (Japanese order: 河野選江, こうの よりえ)
- Yorie Maki (Japanese order: 牧選江, まき よりえ)
How to pronounce Yorie
Break it into 2 parts: yo · rie. 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 よりえ.
Questions about Yorie
What does Yorie mean in Japanese?
Yorie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 選江, combines these meanings: elect + creek. Other spellings include 資江 (assets + creek), 依重 (reliant + heavy), 頼江 (trust + creek).
How do you write Yorie in kanji?
The most common way is 選江 (よりえ). It can also be written 資江, 依重, 頼江, 順江, 寄絵.
How do you write Yorie in katakana?
Yorie is ヨリエ in katakana and よりえ in hiragana.
Is Yorie a boy or girl name?
Yorie is mostly used for girls.
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