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Hori 堀 – Japanese surname
Hori (堀) is read ほり and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 堀, the characters mean: ditch. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Hori
Hori (堀) means moat or canal.
How to write Hori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 堀 | ほり | ditch | 11 |
| 保里 | ほり | protect + ri | 16 |
| 保理 | ほり | protect + logic | 20 |
| 保利 | ほり | protect + profit | 16 |
| 甫里 | ほり | for the first time + ri | 14 |
| 掘 | ほり | dig | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hori
Hori in different scripts
| Romaji | Hori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほり |
| Katakana | ホリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 堀 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hori (Japanese order: 堀歩美, ほり あゆみ)
- Yurina Hori (Japanese order: 堀百合奈, ほり ゆりな)
- Yuki Hori (Japanese order: 堀結城, ほり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hori
Break it into 2 parts: ho · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ほり.
Questions about Hori
What does Hori mean in Japanese?
Hori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 堀, combines these meanings: ditch. Other spellings include 保里 (protect + ri), 保理 (protect + logic), 保利 (protect + profit).
How do you write Hori in kanji?
The most common way is 堀 (ほり). It can also be written 保里, 保理, 保利, 甫里, 掘.
How do you write Hori in katakana?
Hori is ホリ in katakana and ほり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hori?
Hori is read ほり and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 堀
堀: ditch, moat, canal
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