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Okatsu 大勝 – Japanese surname
Okatsu (大勝) is read おおかつ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大勝, the characters mean: large + victory. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Okatsu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大勝 | おおかつ | large + victory | 15 |
| 小勝 | おかつ | little + victory | 15 |
| 雄勝 | おかつ | masculine + victory | 24 |
| 尾勝 | おかつ | tail + victory | 19 |
| 緒勝 | おかつ | thong + victory | 26 |
| 岡津 | おかつ | mount + haven | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Okatsu
Okatsu in different scripts
| Romaji | Okatsu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおかつ |
| Katakana | オオカツ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大勝 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Okatsu (Japanese order: 大勝歩美, おおかつ あゆみ)
- Yurina Okatsu (Japanese order: 大勝百合奈, おおかつ ゆりな)
- Yuki Okatsu (Japanese order: 大勝結城, おおかつ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Okatsu
Break it into 3 parts: o · ka · tsu. 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 おおかつ.
Questions about Okatsu
What does Okatsu mean in Japanese?
Okatsu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大勝, combines these meanings: large + victory. Other spellings include 小勝 (little + victory), 雄勝 (masculine + victory), 尾勝 (tail + victory).
How do you write Okatsu in kanji?
The most common way is 大勝 (おおかつ). It can also be written 小勝, 雄勝, 尾勝, 緒勝, 岡津.
How do you write Okatsu in katakana?
Okatsu is オオカツ in katakana and おおかつ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Okatsu?
Okatsu is read おおかつ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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