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Omata 男全 – Japanese surname
Omata (男全) is read おまた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 男全, the characters mean: male + whole. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Omata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 男全 | おまた | male + whole | 13 |
| 大俣 | おおまた | large + crotch | 12 |
| 小俣 | おまた | little + crotch | 12 |
| 大又 | おおまた | large + or again | 5 |
| 小又 | おまた | little + or again | 5 |
| 小幡 | おまた | little + flag | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Omata
Omata in different scripts
| Romaji | Omata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おまた |
| Katakana | オマタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 男全 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Omata (Japanese order: 男全歩美, おまた あゆみ)
- Yurina Omata (Japanese order: 男全百合奈, おまた ゆりな)
- Yuki Omata (Japanese order: 男全結城, おまた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Omata
Break it into 3 parts: o · ma · ta. 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 おまた.
Questions about Omata
What does Omata mean in Japanese?
Omata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 男全, combines these meanings: male + whole. Other spellings include 大俣 (large + crotch), 小俣 (little + crotch), 大又 (large + or again).
How do you write Omata in kanji?
The most common way is 男全 (おまた). It can also be written 大俣, 小俣, 大又, 小又, 小幡.
How do you write Omata in katakana?
Omata is オマタ in katakana and おまた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Omata?
Omata is read おまた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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