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Okita 大来 – Japanese surname
Okita (大来) is read おおきた and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大来, the characters mean: large + come. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Okita in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大来 | おおきた | large + come | 10 |
| 大北 | おおきた | large + north | 8 |
| 小北 | おきた | little + north | 8 |
| 置田 | おきた | placement + rice field | 18 |
| 起田 | おきた | rouse + rice field | 15 |
| 起多 | おきた | rouse + many | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Okita
Okita in different scripts
| Romaji | Okita |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおきた |
| Katakana | オオキタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大来 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Okita (Japanese order: 大来歩美, おおきた あゆみ)
- Yurina Okita (Japanese order: 大来百合奈, おおきた ゆりな)
- Yuki Okita (Japanese order: 大来結城, おおきた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Okita
Break it into 3 parts: o · ki · ta. 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 おおきた.
Questions about Okita
What does Okita mean in Japanese?
Okita has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大来, combines these meanings: large + come. Other spellings include 大北 (large + north), 小北 (little + north), 置田 (placement + rice field).
How do you write Okita in kanji?
The most common way is 大来 (おおきた). It can also be written 大北, 小北, 置田, 起田, 起多.
How do you write Okita in katakana?
Okita is オオキタ in katakana and おおきた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Okita?
Okita is read おおきた and has 4 syllables (morae).
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