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Ohira 大平 – Japanese surname
Ohira (大平) is read おおひら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大平, the characters mean: large + even. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Ohira in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大平 | おおひら | large + even | 8 |
| 小平 | おひら | little + even | 8 |
| 応平 | おうひら | apply + even | 12 |
| 尾平 | おひら | tail + even | 12 |
| 覆平 | おおひら | capsize + even | 23 |
| 大衡 | おおひら | large + equilibrium | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ohira
Ohira in different scripts
| Romaji | Ohira |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおひら |
| Katakana | オオヒラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大平 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ohira (Japanese order: 大平歩美, おおひら あゆみ)
- Yurina Ohira (Japanese order: 大平百合奈, おおひら ゆりな)
- Yuki Ohira (Japanese order: 大平結城, おおひら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ohira
Break it into 3 parts: o · hi · 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 おおひら.
Questions about Ohira
What does Ohira mean in Japanese?
Ohira has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大平, combines these meanings: large + even. Other spellings include 小平 (little + even), 応平 (apply + even), 尾平 (tail + even).
How do you write Ohira in kanji?
The most common way is 大平 (おおひら). It can also be written 小平, 応平, 尾平, 覆平, 大衡.
How do you write Ohira in katakana?
Ohira is オオヒラ in katakana and おおひら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ohira?
Ohira is read おおひら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.