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Oke 大家 – Japanese surname
Oke (大家) is read おおけ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大家, the characters mean: large + house. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Oke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大家 | おおけ | large + house | 13 |
| 応家 | おうけ | apply + house | 17 |
| 億計 | おけ | hundred million + plot | 24 |
| 尾下 | おけ | tail + below | 10 |
| 尾家 | おけ | tail + house | 17 |
| 大毛 | おおけ | large + fur | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oke
Oke in different scripts
| Romaji | Oke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおけ |
| Katakana | オオケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大家 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oke (Japanese order: 大家歩美, おおけ あゆみ)
- Yurina Oke (Japanese order: 大家百合奈, おおけ ゆりな)
- Yuki Oke (Japanese order: 大家結城, おおけ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oke
Break it into 2 parts: o · ke. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written おおけ.
Questions about Oke
What does Oke mean in Japanese?
Oke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大家, combines these meanings: large + house. Other spellings include 応家 (apply + house), 億計 (hundred million + plot), 尾下 (tail + below).
How do you write Oke in kanji?
The most common way is 大家 (おおけ). It can also be written 応家, 億計, 尾下, 尾家, 大毛.
How do you write Oke in katakana?
Oke is オオケ in katakana and おおけ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oke?
Oke is read おおけ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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