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Ogami 大上 – Japanese surname
Ogami (大上) is read おおがみ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大上, the characters mean: large + above. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Ogami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大上 | おおがみ | large + above | 6 |
| 小上 | おがみ | little + above | 6 |
| 大神 | おおがみ | large + gods | 12 |
| 小神 | おがみ | little + gods | 12 |
| 男神 | おがみ | male + gods | 16 |
| 雄上 | おがみ | masculine + above | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ogami
Ogami in different scripts
| Romaji | Ogami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおがみ |
| Katakana | オオガミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ogami (Japanese order: 大上歩美, おおがみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ogami (Japanese order: 大上百合奈, おおがみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ogami (Japanese order: 大上結城, おおがみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ogami
Break it into 3 parts: o · ga · mi. 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 おおがみ.
Questions about Ogami
What does Ogami mean in Japanese?
Ogami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大上, combines these meanings: large + above. Other spellings include 小上 (little + above), 大神 (large + gods), 小神 (little + gods).
How do you write Ogami in kanji?
The most common way is 大上 (おおがみ). It can also be written 小上, 大神, 小神, 男神, 雄上.
How do you write Ogami in katakana?
Ogami is オオガミ in katakana and おおがみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ogami?
Ogami is read おおがみ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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