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Oba 大庭 – Japanese surname
Oba (大庭) is read おおば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大庭, the characters mean: large + courtyard. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Oba
Oba (大庭) means big garden or yard.
How to write Oba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大庭 | おおば | large + courtyard | 13 |
| 大島 | おおば | large + island | 13 |
| 大葉 | おおば | large + leaf | 15 |
| 横場 | おおば | sideways + location | 27 |
| 太場 | おおば | plump + location | 16 |
| 大馬 | おおば | large + horse | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oba
Oba in different scripts
| Romaji | Oba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおば |
| Katakana | オオバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大庭 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oba (Japanese order: 大庭歩美, おおば あゆみ)
- Yurina Oba (Japanese order: 大庭百合奈, おおば ゆりな)
- Yuki Oba (Japanese order: 大庭結城, おおば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oba
Break it into 2 parts: o · ba. 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 おおば.
Questions about Oba
What does Oba mean in Japanese?
Oba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大庭, combines these meanings: large + courtyard. Other spellings include 大島 (large + island), 大葉 (large + leaf), 横場 (sideways + location).
How do you write Oba in kanji?
The most common way is 大庭 (おおば). It can also be written 大島, 大葉, 横場, 太場, 大馬.
How do you write Oba in katakana?
Oba is オオバ in katakana and おおば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oba?
Oba is read おおば and has 3 syllables (morae).
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