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Imori 位守 – Japanese surname
Imori (位守) is read いもり and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 位守, the characters mean: rank + guard. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Imori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 位守 | いもり | rank + guard | 13 |
| 井守 | いもり | well + guard | 10 |
| 移守 | いもり | shift + guard | 17 |
| 井森 | いもり | well + forest | 16 |
| 井盛 | いもり | well + boom | 15 |
| 伊守 | いもり | Italy + guard | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Imori
Imori in different scripts
| Romaji | Imori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いもり |
| Katakana | イモリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 位守 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Imori (Japanese order: 位守歩美, いもり あゆみ)
- Yurina Imori (Japanese order: 位守百合奈, いもり ゆりな)
- Yuki Imori (Japanese order: 位守結城, いもり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Imori
Break it into 3 parts: i · mo · 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 いもり.
Questions about Imori
What does Imori mean in Japanese?
Imori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 位守, combines these meanings: rank + guard. Other spellings include 井守 (well + guard), 移守 (shift + guard), 井森 (well + forest).
How do you write Imori in kanji?
The most common way is 位守 (いもり). It can also be written 井守, 移守, 井森, 井盛, 伊守.
How do you write Imori in katakana?
Imori is イモリ in katakana and いもり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Imori?
Imori is read いもり and has 3 syllables (morae).
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