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Osamu 長六 – Japanese girl given name
Osamu (長六) is read おさむ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 長六, the characters mean: long + six. This reading can be written with at least 69 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Osamu
Osamu (治) means to govern or to heal. The comics creator Osamu Tezuka, often called the god of manga, is its most famous bearer.
How to write Osamu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 長六 | おさむ | long + six | 12 |
| 長武 | おさむ | long + warrior | 16 |
| 修武 | おさむ | discipline + warrior | 18 |
| 治虫 | おさむ | reign + insect | 14 |
| 大寒 | おさむ | large + cold | 15 |
| 長睦 | おさむ | long + intimate | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osamu
Osamu in different scripts
| Romaji | Osamu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おさむ |
| Katakana | オサム |
| Kanji (most common) | 長六 |
Full name examples
- Osamu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城長六, ゆうき おさむ)
- Osamu Kono (Japanese order: 河野長六, こうの おさむ)
- Osamu Maki (Japanese order: 牧長六, まき おさむ)
How to pronounce Osamu
Break it into 3 parts: o · sa · mu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written おさむ.
Questions about Osamu
What does Osamu mean in Japanese?
Osamu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 長六, combines these meanings: long + six. Other spellings include 長武 (long + warrior), 修武 (discipline + warrior), 治虫 (reign + insect).
How do you write Osamu in kanji?
The most common way is 長六 (おさむ). It can also be written 長武, 修武, 治虫, 大寒, 長睦.
How do you write Osamu in katakana?
Osamu is オサム in katakana and おさむ in hiragana.
Is Osamu a boy or girl name?
Osamu is mostly used for girls.
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