group-level written forms
Canonical reference record
JMnedict-backedKANJIDIC2 character context
Reference coverageDistinct recorded spellings36 Source spelling/reading rows37 Coverage levelExtended
Extended source depth
This reading group has a comparatively broad dictionary footprint across source-recorded spellings or records. The counts describe corpus coverage, not real-world popularity.
records contributing to this reading group
based only on the imported source footprint
Pronunciation & romanization
How to read Sayori
The kana reading is source-recorded. Romanization and mora segmentation are deterministic reading aids generated from that kana; pitch accent is not inferred.
Normalized to hiragana for comparison.
The same reading converted to katakana.
Macron-style display. Vowel-sequence form: Sayori. Personal spelling and true vowel boundaries can differ.
3 morae in this reading. Small ゃ/ゅ/ょ-type kana join the preceding mora.
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Reading profile
How Sayori is represented
These counts describe records in the imported name corpus. They are not a ranking of how popular a spelling is among people in Japan.
さより · サヨリ
among the forms analyzed on this page
in the primary dictionary reading
small ゃ/ゅ/ょ-type kana combine with the preceding mora
recorded spellings
recorded spellings
recorded spellings
JMnedict classification evidence
How this reading is classified in the source corpus
This separates dictionary classification from popularity. The same exact kana reading can be recorded as a given name, a surname, or both, and given-name records can carry male, female or unspecified source labels.
さより in the imported JMnedict corpus
37 source spelling/reading rows
1 source spelling/reading row
row counts carrying each JMnedict source label
| Exact reading | Given-name evidence | Given-name labels | Surname evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| さよりSayori | 3637 source rows | female 37source rows · distinct forms: female 36 | 11 source row |
| さよりSayori | 00 source rows | —source rows · distinct forms: — | 00 source rows |
Classification boundary: male/female/unspecified are labels attached to imported JMnedict name records. They are not population shares, probabilities, identity claims, or evidence that a spelling is currently common in Japan. A source row can also be repeated across different written forms, so row counts and distinct-writing counts are shown separately.
Spelling anatomy
Corpus structure behind Sayori
This section summarizes the exact source-recorded forms loaded for this reading group. Stroke and character-position statistics are descriptive corpus properties, not popularity or style scores.
8–26 strokes observed span
among forms with complete KANJIDIC2 stroke data
all component kanji loaded as jōyō/jinmeiyō classes
contains at least one character outside that loaded classification
| Reading | Romanization | Morae | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| さより | Sayori | 3 | 37 |
Recurring adjacent kanji sequences
沙代3 analyzed forms佐世2 analyzed forms世利2 analyzed forms与里2 analyzed forms代里2 analyzed forms沙依2 analyzed forms
Shown only when the same adjacent two-kanji sequence occurs in at least two analyzed source forms. Open a sequence in Kanji Pair Research for corpus co-occurrence context.
Reading ambiguity
Can the same writing be read another way?
13 of 37 displayed written forms have more than one given-name reading somewhere in the active JMnedict corpus. This is dictionary-record ambiguity, not a prediction of how a particular person reads the name.
distinct spellings displayed on this page
exact written forms with 2+ source readings
within this active given-name corpus
distinct kana readings for one displayed writing
A reading shown without a link is still source-recorded, but its destination group does not currently meet the canonical publication standard. Strong reference pages do not promote limited records merely to create extra internal links.
Kanji role reference
How recurring characters function across Sayori spellings
Position counts are calculated only from the distinct written forms analyzed for this page. KANJIDIC2 nanori are character-level name-reading references; they are not used here to decompose or assert the reading of a specific multi-kanji name.
| Kanji | Character glosses | Forms | First | Final | Internal | Solo | Strokes | KANJIDIC2 nanori | Loaded class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 沙 | sand | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
| 依 | reliant, depend on, consequently | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | よ, より | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
| 里 | ri, village, parent's home | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | さ | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 2 |
| 小 | little, small | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | いさら, こう, さざ, しゃお +1 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 1 |
| 世 | generation, world, society | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | とし, ゆ, ゆき | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 3 |
| 和 | harmony, Japanese style, peace | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | あい, いず, かず, かつ +13 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 3 |
| 由 | wherefore, a reason | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 3 |
| 代 | substitute, change, convert | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | す | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 3 |
| 紗 | gauze, gossamer | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | たえ, すず | Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9 |
| 早 | early, fast | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | さか, さわ, そ, わ | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 1 |
| 佐 | assistant, help | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | すけ | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 4 |
| 利 | profit, advantage, benefit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | かが, と, とし, のり +2 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 4 |
Counts describe this source-recorded spelling set, not population use. A repeated kanji can contribute to more than one position role across different spellings.
Exact writing research map
Move from a spelling to its readings, characters and literal sequence context
These relationships are exact and source-backed. Whole-name readings shown in each card come from JMnedict within the current name class; exact-writing search can surface records from other name classes. Character links open KANJIDIC2-backed kanji pages. Sequence context means the same kanji string occurs contiguously in another recorded written form—it does not prove shared origin or meaning.
Exact written form
さより
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
さKanaよKanaりKana
Exact written form
サヨリ
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより
Characters in order
サKanaヨKanaリKana
Exact written form
佐世利
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
佐世里
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
咲依
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
SaeさえSayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
咲和
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this pageSawaさわ
Characters in order
Exact written form
小与里
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
小世利
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
小夜里
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Sayoriさより · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
小愛
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Characters in order
Showing research maps for the first 10 distinct written forms out of 37. Every detailed spelling card below still links to exact-writing search and its component kanji.
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Corpus pattern
Kanji recurring across Sayori spellings
Only characters appearing in at least two distinct analyzed spellings are shown here. Frequency describes this source-recorded spelling set, not real-world baby-name popularity.
沙sand12 of 37 analyzed forms依reliant, depend on, consequently8 of 37 analyzed forms里ri, village, parent's home7 of 37 analyzed forms小little, small6 of 37 analyzed forms世generation, world, society5 of 37 analyzed forms和harmony, Japanese style, peace4 of 37 analyzed forms由wherefore, a reason4 of 37 analyzed forms代substitute, change, convert4 of 37 analyzed forms紗gauze, gossamer4 of 37 analyzed forms早early, fast3 of 37 analyzed forms
Same reading, different writing
Explore written forms of Sayori
37 source-recorded forms use the primary source reading さより. Other source readings can appear in this romanized group when the imported records converge on the same index form. Use Compare to inspect exact spellings side by side.
さより
さより · Sayori
This written form uses kana rather than kanji, so there are no character-level kanji glosses to combine.
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サヨリ
サヨリ · Sayori
This written form uses kana rather than kanji, so there are no character-level kanji glosses to combine.
Character-set checkKana spelling
佐世利
さより · Sayori
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佐世里
さより · Sayori
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咲依
さより · Sayori
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Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
咲和
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
小与里
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
小世利
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
小夜里
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
小愛
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
小由
さより · Sayori
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小順
さより · Sayori
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彩和
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
早依
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
早和
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
早由
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
桜依
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
沙よ理
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙与里
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙世理
さより · Sayori
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沙代李
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙代梨
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙代里
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙依
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
沙依里
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙和
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
沙由
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
沙糸
さより · Sayori
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沙頼
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
皐依
さより · Sayori
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砂選
さより · Sayori
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紗世梨
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
紗代里
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
紗依
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
紗由
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
茶縁
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
颯依
さより · Sayori
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
Spelling comparator
Compare Sayori forms side by side
Each exact written spelling appears once in this table even when JMnedict records more than one reading for that writing. Stroke totals and character glosses come from KANJIDIC2 when all component kanji are available.
| Spelling | One source reading | Character-level glosses | Total strokes | Loaded character class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| さより | さより | Kana-only spelling | — | Kana spelling |
| サヨリ | サヨリ | Kana-only spelling | — | Kana spelling |
| 佐世利 | さより | 佐 — assistant, help · 世 — generation, world · 利 — profit, advantage | 19 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 佐世里 | さより | 佐 — assistant, help · 世 — generation, world · 里 — ri, village | 19 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 咲依 | さより | 咲 — blossom, bloom · 依 — reliant, depend on | 17 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 咲和 | さより | 咲 — blossom, bloom · 和 — harmony, Japanese style | 17 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 小与里 | さより | 小 — little, small · 与 — bestow, participate in · 里 — ri, village | 13 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 小世利 | さより | 小 — little, small · 世 — generation, world · 利 — profit, advantage | 15 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 小夜里 | さより | 小 — little, small · 夜 — night, evening · 里 — ri, village | 18 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 小愛 | さより | 小 — little, small · 愛 — love, affection | 16 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 小由 | さより | 小 — little, small · 由 — wherefore, a reason | 8 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 小順 | さより | 小 — little, small · 順 — obey, order | 15 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 彩和 | さより | 彩 — coloring, paint · 和 — harmony, Japanese style | 19 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 早依 | さより | 早 — early, fast · 依 — reliant, depend on | 14 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 早和 | さより | 早 — early, fast · 和 — harmony, Japanese style | 14 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 早由 | さより | 早 — early, fast · 由 — wherefore, a reason | 11 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
The comparison table shows the first 16 distinct written forms; the detailed cards above show up to 80 spelling/reading records.
What does Sayori mean?
There is not necessarily one fixed English meaning. The reading identifies the spoken name; different written forms can use different kanji. Character glosses describe individual kanji and should not be treated as proof of the intention behind a particular person’s name.
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What each source establishes
JMnedict establishes recorded written forms, readings and name classifications; where safely associated, this page can also show JMnedict-supplied trans_det source text without treating it as a whole-name meaning. KANJIDIC2 supplies character readings, nanori, stroke counts, grade classes and English character glosses. The Ministry of Justice remains the official reference for Japanese child-name character rules. The Agency for Cultural Affairs romanization guidance is the reference for generated Latin-script reading aids.
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The spelling-frequency and structural counts on this page are calculated from imported JMnedict records. They are corpus counts, not population-frequency claims. KANJIDIC2 supplies the kanji metadata used in character and stroke comparisons.
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