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Okuma 奥間 – Japanese surname
Okuma (奥間) is read おくま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 奥間, the characters mean: heart + interval. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Okuma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 奥間 | おくま | heart + interval | 24 |
| 大熊 | おおくま | large + bear | 17 |
| 小熊 | おくま | little + bear | 17 |
| 大隅 | おおくま | large + corner | 15 |
| 尾曲 | おくま | tail + bend | 13 |
| 尾熊 | おくま | tail + bear | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Okuma
Okuma in different scripts
| Romaji | Okuma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おくま |
| Katakana | オクマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 奥間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Okuma (Japanese order: 奥間歩美, おくま あゆみ)
- Yurina Okuma (Japanese order: 奥間百合奈, おくま ゆりな)
- Yuki Okuma (Japanese order: 奥間結城, おくま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Okuma
Break it into 3 parts: o · ku · ma. 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 おくま.
Questions about Okuma
What does Okuma mean in Japanese?
Okuma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 奥間, combines these meanings: heart + interval. Other spellings include 大熊 (large + bear), 小熊 (little + bear), 大隅 (large + corner).
How do you write Okuma in kanji?
The most common way is 奥間 (おくま). It can also be written 大熊, 小熊, 大隅, 尾曲, 尾熊.
How do you write Okuma in katakana?
Okuma is オクマ in katakana and おくま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Okuma?
Okuma is read おくま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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