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Odate 大立 – Japanese surname
Odate (大立) is read おおだて and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大立, the characters mean: large + stand up. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Odate in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大立 | おおだて | large + stand up | 8 |
| 大建 | おおだて | large + build | 12 |
| 大達 | おおだて | large + accomplished | 15 |
| 大健 | おおだて | large + healthy | 14 |
| 小達 | おだて | little + accomplished | 15 |
| 大館 | おおだて | large + building | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Odate
Odate in different scripts
| Romaji | Odate |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおだて |
| Katakana | オオダテ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大立 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Odate (Japanese order: 大立歩美, おおだて あゆみ)
- Yurina Odate (Japanese order: 大立百合奈, おおだて ゆりな)
- Yuki Odate (Japanese order: 大立結城, おおだて ゆうき)
How to pronounce Odate
Break it into 3 parts: o · da · te. 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 おおだて.
Questions about Odate
What does Odate mean in Japanese?
Odate has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大立, combines these meanings: large + stand up. Other spellings include 大建 (large + build), 大達 (large + accomplished), 大健 (large + healthy).
How do you write Odate in kanji?
The most common way is 大立 (おおだて). It can also be written 大建, 大達, 大健, 小達, 大館.
How do you write Odate in katakana?
Odate is オオダテ in katakana and おおだて in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Odate?
Odate is read おおだて and has 4 syllables (morae).
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