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Okado 大門 – Japanese surname
Okado (大門) is read おおかど and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大門, the characters mean: large + gate. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Okado in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大門 | おおかど | large + gate | 11 |
| 小門 | おかど | little + gate | 11 |
| 大角 | おおかど | large + angle | 10 |
| 岡戸 | おかど | mount + door | 12 |
| 雄門 | おかど | masculine + gate | 20 |
| 尾門 | おかど | tail + gate | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Okado
Okado in different scripts
| Romaji | Okado |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおかど |
| Katakana | オオカド |
| Kanji (most common) | 大門 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Okado (Japanese order: 大門歩美, おおかど あゆみ)
- Yurina Okado (Japanese order: 大門百合奈, おおかど ゆりな)
- Yuki Okado (Japanese order: 大門結城, おおかど ゆうき)
How to pronounce Okado
Break it into 3 parts: o · ka · do. 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 おおかど.
Questions about Okado
What does Okado mean in Japanese?
Okado has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大門, combines these meanings: large + gate. Other spellings include 小門 (little + gate), 大角 (large + angle), 岡戸 (mount + door).
How do you write Okado in kanji?
The most common way is 大門 (おおかど). It can also be written 小門, 大角, 岡戸, 雄門, 尾門.
How do you write Okado in katakana?
Okado is オオカド in katakana and おおかど in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Okado?
Okado is read おおかど and has 4 syllables (morae).
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