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Ofuji 大藤 – Japanese surname
Ofuji (大藤) is read おおふじ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大藤, the characters mean: large + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Ofuji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大藤 | おおふじ | large + wisteria | 21 |
| 小藤 | おふじ | little + wisteria | 21 |
| 応藤 | おうふじ | apply + wisteria | 25 |
| 大富 | おおふじ | large + wealth | 15 |
| 太藤 | おおふじ | plump + wisteria | 22 |
| 尾藤 | おふじ | tail + wisteria | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ofuji
Ofuji in different scripts
| Romaji | Ofuji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおふじ |
| Katakana | オオフジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ofuji (Japanese order: 大藤歩美, おおふじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ofuji (Japanese order: 大藤百合奈, おおふじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ofuji (Japanese order: 大藤結城, おおふじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ofuji
Break it into 3 parts: o · fu · ji. 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 おおふじ.
Questions about Ofuji
What does Ofuji mean in Japanese?
Ofuji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大藤, combines these meanings: large + wisteria. Other spellings include 小藤 (little + wisteria), 応藤 (apply + wisteria), 大富 (large + wealth).
How do you write Ofuji in kanji?
The most common way is 大藤 (おおふじ). It can also be written 小藤, 応藤, 大富, 太藤, 尾藤.
How do you write Ofuji in katakana?
Ofuji is オオフジ in katakana and おおふじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ofuji?
Ofuji is read おおふじ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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