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Ohashi 大橋 – Japanese surname
Ohashi (大橋) is read おおはし and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大橋, the characters mean: large + bridge. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 14 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Ohashi
Ohashi (大橋) means big bridge.
How to write Ohashi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大橋 | おおはし | large + bridge | 19 |
| 小橋 | おはし | little + bridge | 19 |
| 太橋 | おおはし | plump + bridge | 20 |
| 大梁 | おおはし | large + weir | 14 |
| 大箸 | おおはし | large + chopsticks | 18 |
| 御箸 | おはし | honorable + chopsticks | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ohashi
Ohashi in different scripts
| Romaji | Ohashi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおはし |
| Katakana | オオハシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大橋 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ohashi (Japanese order: 大橋歩美, おおはし あゆみ)
- Yurina Ohashi (Japanese order: 大橋百合奈, おおはし ゆりな)
- Yuki Ohashi (Japanese order: 大橋結城, おおはし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ohashi
Break it into 3 parts: o · ha · shi. 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 おおはし.
Questions about Ohashi
What does Ohashi mean in Japanese?
Ohashi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大橋, combines these meanings: large + bridge. Other spellings include 小橋 (little + bridge), 太橋 (plump + bridge), 大梁 (large + weir).
How do you write Ohashi in kanji?
The most common way is 大橋 (おおはし). It can also be written 小橋, 太橋, 大梁, 大箸, 御箸.
How do you write Ohashi in katakana?
Ohashi is オオハシ in katakana and おおはし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ohashi?
Ohashi is read おおはし and has 4 syllables (morae).
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