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Ogura 大蔵 – Japanese surname
Ogura (大蔵) is read おおぐら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大蔵, the characters mean: large + storehouse. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Ogura
Ogura (小倉) means small storehouse.
How to write Ogura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大蔵 | おおぐら | large + storehouse | 18 |
| 小蔵 | おぐら | little + storehouse | 18 |
| 小暮 | おぐら | little + evening | 17 |
| 大倉 | おおぐら | large + godown | 13 |
| 小倉 | おぐら | little + godown | 13 |
| 雄倉 | おぐら | masculine + godown | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ogura
Ogura in different scripts
| Romaji | Ogura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおぐら |
| Katakana | オオグラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大蔵 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ogura (Japanese order: 大蔵歩美, おおぐら あゆみ)
- Yurina Ogura (Japanese order: 大蔵百合奈, おおぐら ゆりな)
- Yuki Ogura (Japanese order: 大蔵結城, おおぐら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ogura
Break it into 3 parts: o · gu · ra. 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 おおぐら.
Questions about Ogura
What does Ogura mean in Japanese?
Ogura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大蔵, combines these meanings: large + storehouse. Other spellings include 小蔵 (little + storehouse), 小暮 (little + evening), 大倉 (large + godown).
How do you write Ogura in kanji?
The most common way is 大蔵 (おおぐら). It can also be written 小蔵, 小暮, 大倉, 小倉, 雄倉.
How do you write Ogura in katakana?
Ogura is オオグラ in katakana and おおぐら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ogura?
Ogura is read おおぐら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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