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Corey in Japanese

KatakanaコーリーKoorii
Kanji湖理Kori

In Japanese, Corey is written in katakana as コーリー (Koorii), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 湖理 (kori): “lake”, “reason”.

How Corey sounds in Japanese

コーリーEnglish

Kanji for Corey

湖理
kori
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
虹理
kouri
  • 虹
    kou rainbow
    A rainbow; hope after the rain.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
湖璃
kori
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 璃
    ri glass
    Glass or crystal, as in 瑠璃 (lapis lazuli).

By style

Masculine
晃理
bright · reason
Feminine
紅麗
crimson · elegance

Questions about Corey in Japanese

How do you write Corey in Japanese?

Corey is written コーリー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Corey would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Corey?

Our top pick is 湖理 (Kori). 湖 means “lake” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 虹理 (Kouri) and 湖璃 (Kori).

Is 湖理 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 湖理 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 湖理?

湖理 has 23 strokes in total (湖: 12, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 湖理 as a tattoo?

Each character in 湖理 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Corey”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (コーリー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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