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Ojima 大島 – Japanese surname
Ojima (大島) is read おおじま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大島, the characters mean: large + island. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Ojima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大島 | おおじま | large + island | 13 |
| 生島 | おじま | life + island | 15 |
| 小島 | おじま | little + island | 13 |
| 渡島 | おじま | transit + island | 22 |
| 尾島 | おじま | tail + island | 17 |
| 緒島 | おじま | thong + island | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ojima
Ojima in different scripts
| Romaji | Ojima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおじま |
| Katakana | オオジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ojima (Japanese order: 大島歩美, おおじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Ojima (Japanese order: 大島百合奈, おおじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Ojima (Japanese order: 大島結城, おおじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ojima
Break it into 3 parts: o · ji · ma. 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 おおじま.
Questions about Ojima
What does Ojima mean in Japanese?
Ojima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大島, combines these meanings: large + island. Other spellings include 生島 (life + island), 小島 (little + island), 渡島 (transit + island).
How do you write Ojima in kanji?
The most common way is 大島 (おおじま). It can also be written 生島, 小島, 渡島, 尾島, 緒島.
How do you write Ojima in katakana?
Ojima is オオジマ in katakana and おおじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ojima?
Ojima is read おおじま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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