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Mori 森 – Japanese surname
Mori (森) is read もり and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 森, the characters mean: forest. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Mori
Mori (森) means forest. It is a single character made of three trees.
How to write Mori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 森 | もり | forest | 12 |
| 小島 | もり | little + island | 13 |
| 母利 | もり | mother + profit | 12 |
| 森由 | もり | forest + wherefore | 17 |
| 森井 | もり | forest + well | 16 |
| 稲田 | もり | rice plant + rice field | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mori
Mori in different scripts
| Romaji | Mori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もり |
| Katakana | モリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 森 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mori (Japanese order: 森歩美, もり あゆみ)
- Yurina Mori (Japanese order: 森百合奈, もり ゆりな)
- Yuki Mori (Japanese order: 森結城, もり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mori
Break it into 2 parts: mo · 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 もり.
Questions about Mori
What does Mori mean in Japanese?
Mori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 森, combines these meanings: forest. Other spellings include 小島 (little + island), 母利 (mother + profit), 森由 (forest + wherefore).
How do you write Mori in kanji?
The most common way is 森 (もり). It can also be written 小島, 母利, 森由, 森井, 稲田.
How do you write Mori in katakana?
Mori is モリ in katakana and もり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mori?
Mori is read もり and has 2 syllables (morae).
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