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Ochi 大地 – Japanese surname
Ochi (大地) is read おおち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大地, the characters mean: large + ground. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 11 strokes in total.
How to write Ochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大地 | おおち | large + ground | 9 |
| 大内 | おううち | large + inside | 7 |
| 生地 | おうち | life + ground | 11 |
| 小内 | おうち | little + inside | 7 |
| 大知 | おおち | large + know | 11 |
| 近内 | おうち | near + inside | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ochi
Ochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Ochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおち |
| Katakana | オオチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ochi (Japanese order: 大地歩美, おおち あゆみ)
- Yurina Ochi (Japanese order: 大地百合奈, おおち ゆりな)
- Yuki Ochi (Japanese order: 大地結城, おおち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ochi
Break it into 2 parts: o · chi. 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 おおち.
Questions about Ochi
What does Ochi mean in Japanese?
Ochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大地, combines these meanings: large + ground. Other spellings include 大内 (large + inside), 生地 (life + ground), 小内 (little + inside).
How do you write Ochi in kanji?
The most common way is 大地 (おおち). It can also be written 大内, 生地, 小内, 大知, 近内.
How do you write Ochi in katakana?
Ochi is オオチ in katakana and おおち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ochi?
Ochi is read おおち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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