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Oji 大地 – Japanese surname
Oji (大地) is read おおじ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大地, the characters mean: large + ground. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Oji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大地 | おおじ | large + ground | 9 |
| 生地 | おうじ | life + ground | 11 |
| 大治 | おおじ | large + reign | 11 |
| 応地 | おうじ | apply + ground | 13 |
| 応治 | おうじ | apply + reign | 15 |
| 大字 | おおじ | large + character | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oji
Oji in different scripts
| Romaji | Oji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおじ |
| Katakana | オオジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oji (Japanese order: 大地歩美, おおじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Oji (Japanese order: 大地百合奈, おおじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Oji (Japanese order: 大地結城, おおじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oji
Break it into 2 parts: o · ji. 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 おおじ.
Questions about Oji
What does Oji mean in Japanese?
Oji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大地, combines these meanings: large + ground. Other spellings include 生地 (life + ground), 大治 (large + reign), 応地 (apply + ground).
How do you write Oji in kanji?
The most common way is 大地 (おおじ). It can also be written 生地, 大治, 応地, 応治, 大字.
How do you write Oji in katakana?
Oji is オオジ in katakana and おおじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oji?
Oji is read おおじ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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