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Oishi 生地 – Japanese surname
Oishi (生地) is read おいし and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生地, the characters mean: life + ground. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 12 strokes in total.
How to write Oishi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生地 | おいし | life + ground | 11 |
| 大石 | おいし | large + stone | 8 |
| 生石 | おいし | life + stone | 10 |
| 小石 | おいし | little + stone | 8 |
| 太石 | おおいし | plump + stone | 9 |
| 尾石 | おいし | tail + stone | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oishi
Oishi in different scripts
| Romaji | Oishi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おいし |
| Katakana | オイシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oishi (Japanese order: 生地歩美, おいし あゆみ)
- Yurina Oishi (Japanese order: 生地百合奈, おいし ゆりな)
- Yuki Oishi (Japanese order: 生地結城, おいし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oishi
Break it into 2 parts: oi · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written おいし.
Questions about Oishi
What does Oishi mean in Japanese?
Oishi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生地, combines these meanings: life + ground. Other spellings include 大石 (large + stone), 生石 (life + stone), 小石 (little + stone).
How do you write Oishi in kanji?
The most common way is 生地 (おいし). It can also be written 大石, 生石, 小石, 太石, 尾石.
How do you write Oishi in katakana?
Oishi is オイシ in katakana and おいし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oishi?
Oishi is read おいし and has 3 syllables (morae).
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