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Komori 子守 – Japanese surname
Komori (子守) is read こもり and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 子守, the characters mean: child + guard. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Komori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子守 | こもり | child + guard | 9 |
| 小守 | こもり | little + guard | 9 |
| 小森 | こもり | little + forest | 15 |
| 公森 | こうもり | public + forest | 16 |
| 小盛 | こもり | little + boom | 14 |
| 公盛 | こうもり | public + boom | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Komori
Komori in different scripts
| Romaji | Komori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こもり |
| Katakana | コモリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 子守 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Komori (Japanese order: 子守歩美, こもり あゆみ)
- Yurina Komori (Japanese order: 子守百合奈, こもり ゆりな)
- Yuki Komori (Japanese order: 子守結城, こもり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Komori
Break it into 3 parts: ko · 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 こもり.
Questions about Komori
What does Komori mean in Japanese?
Komori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 子守, combines these meanings: child + guard. Other spellings include 小守 (little + guard), 小森 (little + forest), 公森 (public + forest).
How do you write Komori in kanji?
The most common way is 子守 (こもり). It can also be written 小守, 小森, 公森, 小盛, 公盛.
How do you write Komori in katakana?
Komori is コモリ in katakana and こもり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Komori?
Komori is read こもり and has 3 syllables (morae).
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