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Omiya 大都 – Japanese surname
Omiya (大都) is read おおみや and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大都, the characters mean: large + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Omiya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大都 | おおみや | large + metropolis | 14 |
| 大宮 | おうみや | large + Shinto shrine | 13 |
| 尾宮 | おみや | tail + Shinto shrine | 17 |
| 大光明 | おおみや | large + ray + bright | 17 |
| 大味谷 | おおみや | large + flavor + valley | 18 |
| 近江谷 | おうみや | near + creek + valley | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Omiya
Omiya in different scripts
| Romaji | Omiya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおみや |
| Katakana | オオミヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大都 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Omiya (Japanese order: 大都歩美, おおみや あゆみ)
- Yurina Omiya (Japanese order: 大都百合奈, おおみや ゆりな)
- Yuki Omiya (Japanese order: 大都結城, おおみや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Omiya
Break it into 2 parts: o · miya. 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 おおみや.
Questions about Omiya
What does Omiya mean in Japanese?
Omiya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大都, combines these meanings: large + metropolis. Other spellings include 大宮 (large + Shinto shrine), 尾宮 (tail + Shinto shrine), 大光明 (large + ray + bright).
How do you write Omiya in kanji?
The most common way is 大都 (おおみや). It can also be written 大宮, 尾宮, 大光明, 大味谷, 近江谷.
How do you write Omiya in katakana?
Omiya is オオミヤ in katakana and おおみや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Omiya?
Omiya is read おおみや and has 4 syllables (morae).
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