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Odai 大代 – Japanese surname
Odai (大代) is read おおだい and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大代, the characters mean: large + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 11 strokes in total.
How to write Odai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大代 | おおだい | large + substitute | 8 |
| 大平 | おおだい | large + even | 8 |
| 小代 | おだい | little + substitute | 8 |
| 大台 | おおだい | large + pedestal | 8 |
| 小台 | おだい | little + pedestal | 8 |
| 尾内 | おだい | tail + inside | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Odai
Odai in different scripts
| Romaji | Odai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおだい |
| Katakana | オオダイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大代 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Odai (Japanese order: 大代歩美, おおだい あゆみ)
- Yurina Odai (Japanese order: 大代百合奈, おおだい ゆりな)
- Yuki Odai (Japanese order: 大代結城, おおだい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Odai
Break it into 2 parts: o · dai. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written おおだい.
Questions about Odai
What does Odai mean in Japanese?
Odai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大代, combines these meanings: large + substitute. Other spellings include 大平 (large + even), 小代 (little + substitute), 大台 (large + pedestal).
How do you write Odai in kanji?
The most common way is 大代 (おおだい). It can also be written 大平, 小代, 大台, 小台, 尾内.
How do you write Odai in katakana?
Odai is オオダイ in katakana and おおだい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Odai?
Odai is read おおだい and has 4 syllables (morae).
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