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Katori 加取 – Japanese surname

Katori (加取) is read かとり and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加取, the characters mean: add + take. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.

How to write Katori in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
加取	かとり	add + take	13
神取	かとり	gods + take	17
火取	かとり	fire + take	12
角取	かとり	angle + take	15
香取	かとり	incense + take	17
鹿取	かとり	deer + take	19

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Katori

加

add, addition, increase, join

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: カ Kun: くわ

取

take, fetch, take up

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: シュ Kun: と、とり、ど

神

gods, mind, soul

9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: シン、ジン Kun: かみ、かん、こう

火

fire

4 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: カ Kun: ひ、び、ほ

Katori in different scripts

Romaji	Katori
Hiragana	かとり
Katakana	カトリ
Kanji (most common)	加取

Full name examples

Ayumi Katori (Japanese order: 加取歩美, かとりあゆみ)
Yurina Katori (Japanese order: 加取百合奈, かとりゆりな)
Yuki Katori (Japanese order: 加取結城, かとりゆうき)

How to pronounce Katori

Break it into 3 parts: ka · to · 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 かとり.

Questions about Katori

What does Katori mean in Japanese?

Katori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加取, combines these meanings: add + take. Other spellings include 神取 (gods + take), 火取 (fire + take), 角取 (angle + take).

How do you write Katori in kanji?

The most common way is 加取 (かとり). It can also be written 神取, 火取, 角取, 香取, 鹿取.

How do you write Katori in katakana?

Katori is カトリ in katakana and かとり in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Katori?

Katori is read かとり and has 3 syllables (morae).

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