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Ogai 大海 – Japanese surname
Ogai (大海) is read おおがい and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大海, the characters mean: large + sea. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Ogai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大海 | おおがい | large + sea | 12 |
| 大谷 | おおがい | large + valley | 10 |
| 都谷 | おがい | metropolis + valley | 18 |
| 魚谷 | おがい | fish + valley | 18 |
| 大貝 | おおがい | large + shellfish | 10 |
| 小貝 | おがい | little + shellfish | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ogai
Ogai in different scripts
| Romaji | Ogai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおがい |
| Katakana | オオガイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大海 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ogai (Japanese order: 大海歩美, おおがい あゆみ)
- Yurina Ogai (Japanese order: 大海百合奈, おおがい ゆりな)
- Yuki Ogai (Japanese order: 大海結城, おおがい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ogai
Break it into 2 parts: o · gai. 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 おおがい.
Questions about Ogai
What does Ogai mean in Japanese?
Ogai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大海, combines these meanings: large + sea. Other spellings include 大谷 (large + valley), 都谷 (metropolis + valley), 魚谷 (fish + valley).
How do you write Ogai in kanji?
The most common way is 大海 (おおがい). It can also be written 大谷, 都谷, 魚谷, 大貝, 小貝.
How do you write Ogai in katakana?
Ogai is オオガイ in katakana and おおがい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ogai?
Ogai is read おおがい and has 4 syllables (morae).
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