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Oka 岡 – Japanese surname
Oka (岡) is read おか and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 岡, the characters mean: mount. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Oka
Oka (岡) means hill. A single-character name, simple and common.
How to write Oka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 岡 | おか | mount | 8 |
| 丘 | おか | hill | 5 |
| 尾下 | おか | tail + below | 10 |
| 尾家 | おか | tail + house | 17 |
| 緒家 | おか | thong + house | 24 |
| 遠香 | おか | distant + incense | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oka
Oka in different scripts
| Romaji | Oka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おか |
| Katakana | オカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 岡 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oka (Japanese order: 岡歩美, おか あゆみ)
- Yurina Oka (Japanese order: 岡百合奈, おか ゆりな)
- Yuki Oka (Japanese order: 岡結城, おか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oka
Break it into 2 parts: o · ka. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written おか.
Questions about Oka
What does Oka mean in Japanese?
Oka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 岡, combines these meanings: mount. Other spellings include 丘 (hill), 尾下 (tail + below), 尾家 (tail + house).
How do you write Oka in kanji?
The most common way is 岡 (おか). It can also be written 丘, 尾下, 尾家, 緒家, 遠香.
How do you write Oka in katakana?
Oka is オカ in katakana and おか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oka?
Oka is read おか and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 岡
岡: mount, hill, knoll
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