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Torii 取井 – Japanese surname
Torii (取井) is read とりい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 取井, the characters mean: take + well. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Torii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 取井 | とりい | take + well | 12 |
| 取違 | とりい | take + difference | 21 |
| 花表 | とりい | flower + surface | 15 |
| 鳥生 | とりい | bird + life | 16 |
| 島居 | とりい | island + reside | 18 |
| 華表 | とりい | splendor + surface | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Torii
Torii in different scripts
| Romaji | Torii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とりい |
| Katakana | トリイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 取井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Torii (Japanese order: 取井歩美, とりい あゆみ)
- Yurina Torii (Japanese order: 取井百合奈, とりい ゆりな)
- Yuki Torii (Japanese order: 取井結城, とりい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Torii
Break it into 2 parts: to · 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 とりい.
Questions about Torii
What does Torii mean in Japanese?
Torii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 取井, combines these meanings: take + well. Other spellings include 取違 (take + difference), 花表 (flower + surface), 鳥生 (bird + life).
How do you write Torii in kanji?
The most common way is 取井 (とりい). It can also be written 取違, 花表, 鳥生, 島居, 華表.
How do you write Torii in katakana?
Torii is トリイ in katakana and とりい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Torii?
Torii is read とりい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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取: take, fetch, take up
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