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Ogi 荻 – Japanese surname
Ogi (荻) is read おぎ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 荻, the characters mean: reed. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Ogi
Ogi (荻) is a type of reed that grows in marshes, an image from autumn poetry.
How to write Ogi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 荻 | おぎ | reed | 10 |
| 小木 | おぎ | little + tree | 7 |
| 男木 | おぎ | male + tree | 11 |
| 守木 | おぎ | guard + tree | 10 |
| 小城 | おぎ | little + castle | 12 |
| 雄木 | おぎ | masculine + tree | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ogi
Ogi in different scripts
| Romaji | Ogi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おぎ |
| Katakana | オギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 荻 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ogi (Japanese order: 荻歩美, おぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ogi (Japanese order: 荻百合奈, おぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ogi (Japanese order: 荻結城, おぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ogi
Break it into 2 parts: o · gi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written おぎ.
Questions about Ogi
What does Ogi mean in Japanese?
Ogi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 荻, combines these meanings: reed. Other spellings include 小木 (little + tree), 男木 (male + tree), 守木 (guard + tree).
How do you write Ogi in kanji?
The most common way is 荻 (おぎ). It can also be written 小木, 男木, 守木, 小城, 雄木.
How do you write Ogi in katakana?
Ogi is オギ in katakana and おぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ogi?
Ogi is read おぎ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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