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Ohara 大原 – Japanese surname
Ohara (大原) is read おおはら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大原, the characters mean: large + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Ohara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大原 | おおはら | large + meadow | 13 |
| 小原 | おはら | little + meadow | 13 |
| 応原 | おうはら | apply + meadow | 17 |
| 王原 | おうはら | king + meadow | 14 |
| 尾原 | おはら | tail + meadow | 17 |
| 孝月 | おはら | filial piety + month | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ohara
Ohara in different scripts
| Romaji | Ohara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおはら |
| Katakana | オオハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ohara (Japanese order: 大原歩美, おおはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Ohara (Japanese order: 大原百合奈, おおはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Ohara (Japanese order: 大原結城, おおはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ohara
Break it into 3 parts: o · ha · 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 おおはら.
Questions about Ohara
What does Ohara mean in Japanese?
Ohara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大原, combines these meanings: large + meadow. Other spellings include 小原 (little + meadow), 応原 (apply + meadow), 王原 (king + meadow).
How do you write Ohara in kanji?
The most common way is 大原 (おおはら). It can also be written 小原, 応原, 王原, 尾原, 孝月.
How do you write Ohara in katakana?
Ohara is オオハラ in katakana and おおはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ohara?
Ohara is read おおはら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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