zori

/ˈzɔːɹi/

//ˈzɔːɹi// noun

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"zori" is a 4-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“zori” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
4
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A Japanese sandal made from rice straw or lacquered wood, worn with a kimono for formal occasions.

Key facts for zori
PropertyValue
Headwordzori
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈzɔːɹi/
Letters4
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “zori” sits in English frequency

zori falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

zori is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈzɔːɹi/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for zori in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Japanese 草履 (zōri). The correct English form is zori, spelled Z-O-R-I.

Definition

  1. 1
    A Japanese sandal made from rice straw or lacquered wood, worn with a kimono for formal occasions.
  2. 2
    A sandal, usually of rubber, secured to the foot by two straps mounted between the big toe and its neighbour.

Etymology

From Japanese 草履 (zōri).

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "zori"?
"zori" is spelled Z-O-R-I. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈzɔːɹi/.
What does "zori" mean?
As a noun, "zori" means: A Japanese sandal made from rice straw or lacquered wood, worn with a kimono for formal occasions.
How do you pronounce "zori"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "zori" is /ˈzɔːɹi/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "zori"?
From Japanese 草履 (zōri). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “zori”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is Z-O-R-I - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈzɔːɹi/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list