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Morii 守井 – Japanese surname
Morii (守井) is read もりい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 守井, the characters mean: guard + well. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Morii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 守井 | もりい | guard + well | 10 |
| 森位 | もりい | forest + rank | 19 |
| 森井 | もりい | forest + well | 16 |
| 盛井 | もりい | boom + well | 15 |
| 守居 | もりい | guard + reside | 14 |
| 森伊 | もりい | forest + Italy | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Morii
Morii in different scripts
| Romaji | Morii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もりい |
| Katakana | モリイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 守井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Morii (Japanese order: 守井歩美, もりい あゆみ)
- Yurina Morii (Japanese order: 守井百合奈, もりい ゆりな)
- Yuki Morii (Japanese order: 守井結城, もりい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Morii
Break it into 2 parts: mo · rii. 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 もりい.
Questions about Morii
What does Morii mean in Japanese?
Morii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 守井, combines these meanings: guard + well. Other spellings include 森位 (forest + rank), 森井 (forest + well), 盛井 (boom + well).
How do you write Morii in kanji?
The most common way is 守井 (もりい). It can also be written 森位, 森井, 盛井, 守居, 森伊.
How do you write Morii in katakana?
Morii is モリイ in katakana and もりい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Morii?
Morii is read もりい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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