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Okami 大上 – Japanese surname
Okami (大上) is read おおかみ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大上, the characters mean: large + above. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Okami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大上 | おおかみ | large + above | 6 |
| 大神 | おおかみ | large + gods | 12 |
| 岡見 | おかみ | mount + see | 15 |
| 岡実 | おかみ | mount + reality | 16 |
| 太神 | おおかみ | plump + gods | 13 |
| 尾上 | おかみ | tail + above | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Okami
Okami in different scripts
| Romaji | Okami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおかみ |
| Katakana | オオカミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Okami (Japanese order: 大上歩美, おおかみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Okami (Japanese order: 大上百合奈, おおかみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Okami (Japanese order: 大上結城, おおかみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Okami
Break it into 3 parts: o · ka · mi. 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 おおかみ.
Questions about Okami
What does Okami mean in Japanese?
Okami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大上, combines these meanings: large + above. Other spellings include 大神 (large + gods), 岡見 (mount + see), 岡実 (mount + reality).
How do you write Okami in kanji?
The most common way is 大上 (おおかみ). It can also be written 大神, 岡見, 岡実, 太神, 尾上.
How do you write Okami in katakana?
Okami is オオカミ in katakana and おおかみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Okami?
Okami is read おおかみ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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