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Oda 織田 – Japanese surname
Oda (織田) is read おだ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 織田, the characters mean: weave + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Oda
Oda (織田 or 小田) is famous as the clan of Oda Nobunaga, the warlord who began the unification of Japan in the sixteenth century.
How to write Oda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 織田 | おだ | weave + rice field | 23 |
| 小田 | おだ | little + rice field | 8 |
| 尾田 | おだ | tail + rice field | 12 |
| 生田 | おだ | life + rice field | 10 |
| 小多 | おだ | little + many | 9 |
| 織多 | おだ | weave + many | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oda
Oda in different scripts
| Romaji | Oda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おだ |
| Katakana | オダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 織田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oda (Japanese order: 織田歩美, おだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Oda (Japanese order: 織田百合奈, おだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Oda (Japanese order: 織田結城, おだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oda
Break it into 2 parts: o · da. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written おだ.
Questions about Oda
What does Oda mean in Japanese?
Oda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 織田, combines these meanings: weave + rice field. Other spellings include 小田 (little + rice field), 尾田 (tail + rice field), 生田 (life + rice field).
How do you write Oda in kanji?
The most common way is 織田 (おだ). It can also be written 小田, 尾田, 生田, 小多, 織多.
How do you write Oda in katakana?
Oda is オダ in katakana and おだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oda?
Oda is read おだ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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