サヨリ
sayori
サヨリ (sayori) is the Japanese given name for a person.
The name is written in Katakana, which is the script typically used for foreign names or to give a name a stylized, modern appearance.
How do you pronounce it?
sayori
Did you know?
- Outside of being a human name, sayori is the Japanese name for the sailfin sandpaper fish. This fish is a prized delicacy in Japanese cuisine, especially when served as sashimi.
- While Katakana is used here, the name 'Sayori' can also be written in Hiragana as さより, which gives the name a softer, more traditional, and feminine impression to Japanese readers.
- In many Japanese contexts, names written in Katakana like サヨリ can imply that the person is a foreigner or that the name is being used as a stage name.
Examples in context
- サヨリさんは優しいです。Sayori-san wa yasashii desu.Sayori is kind.
- サヨリを探しています。Sayori o sagashite imasu.I am looking for Sayori.
- サヨリ、おはよう！Sayori, ohayou!Good morning, Sayori!
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about their friend at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yuiサヨリはどこかな？Sayori wa doko kana?I wonder where Sayori is?
- 陽太 Yotaさっき、あそこで本を読んでいたよ。Sakki, asoko de hon o yonde ita yo.She was reading a book over there a moment ago.
- 結衣 Yui本当？じゃあ、行ってみよう。Hontou? Jaa, itte miyou.Really? Then, let's go see.
- 陽太 Yotaうん、行こう。Un, ikou.Yeah, let's go.
