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Guri in Japanese

KatakanaグリGuri
Kanji弘理Guri

In Japanese, Guri is written in katakana as グリ (Guri), 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 弘理 (guri): “broad”, “reason”.

How Guri sounds in Japanese

グリas written in Japan

Kanji for Guri

弘理
guri
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
弘莉
guri
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
弘里
guri
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.

By style

Masculine
弘理
broad · reason
Feminine
弘莉
broad · jasmine

Real Japanese names that sound like Guri

Guri sounds close to ぐり (Guri), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 宮理 guri — shrine + reason

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 弘 (broad) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.

Guri in anime worlds

Guri as an anime character →Guri in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Guri in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Guri in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Guri in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Guri in Japanese

How do you write Guri in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Guri?

Our top pick is 弘理 (Guri). 弘 means “broad” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 弘莉 (Guri) and 弘里 (Guri).

Is 弘理 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 弘理 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 弘理?

弘理 has 16 strokes in total (弘: 5, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 弘理 as a tattoo?

Each character in 弘理 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 “Guri”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グリ) 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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