Yori
Yori is a term with multiple applications and meanings in different contexts, primarily known in Japanese culture and language:
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Linguistic Usage: In Japanese, "yori" (より) is a particle used for comparison, indicating a comparison between two things. For example, "A yori B ga suki desu" means "I like B more than A." This usage is fundamental in the Japanese language for expressing preferences or comparisons.
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Name: Yori can also be a common personal name, both as a given name and a surname in Japan. The name might be written with various kanji characters, each imparting different meanings like "reliable," "dependence," or "reason."Japanese name conventions often involve characters that carry symbolic or auspicious meanings.
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Cultural Significance: In some Japanese martial arts, particularly Aikido, "yori" refers to a type of movement or approach towards an opponent, often used in techniques like "irimi" where one enters directly towards the opponent's attack or energy.Irimi in Aikido
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Entertainment: Yori is also the name of a character in various media:
- In the anime series Sailor Moon, Yori is a character who appears in the Sailor Moon Crystal series.
- Yori is a character in the video game Tales of Vesperia, known for her role in the story and her connection to the main characters.
- Additionally, Yori appears in the Tron franchise, where she is a program in the computer world, portrayed by Cindy Morgan in the original film and Olivia Wilde in Tron: Legacy.
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Other Uses:
- Yori is the name of a Japanese restaurant in various locations, offering traditional Japanese cuisine.
- In software, "Yori" is a name sometimes used for software tools or applications, although it's less common.
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