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Oma 大間 – Japanese surname
Oma (大間) is read おおま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大間, the characters mean: large + interval. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Oma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大間 | おおま | large + interval | 15 |
| 小間 | おま | little + interval | 15 |
| 大真 | おおま | large + true | 13 |
| 多真 | おおま | many + true | 16 |
| 大馬 | おおま | large + horse | 13 |
| 合馬 | おうま | fit + horse | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oma
Oma in different scripts
| Romaji | Oma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおま |
| Katakana | オオマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oma (Japanese order: 大間歩美, おおま あゆみ)
- Yurina Oma (Japanese order: 大間百合奈, おおま ゆりな)
- Yuki Oma (Japanese order: 大間結城, おおま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oma
Break it into 2 parts: o · 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 おおま.
Questions about Oma
What does Oma mean in Japanese?
Oma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大間, combines these meanings: large + interval. Other spellings include 小間 (little + interval), 大真 (large + true), 多真 (many + true).
How do you write Oma in kanji?
The most common way is 大間 (おおま). It can also be written 小間, 大真, 多真, 大馬, 合馬.
How do you write Oma in katakana?
Oma is オオマ in katakana and おおま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oma?
Oma is read おおま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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