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Omori 大社 – Japanese surname
Omori (大社) is read おおもり and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大社, the characters mean: large + company. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Omori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大社 | おおもり | large + company | 10 |
| 大守 | おおもり | large + guard | 9 |
| 小守 | おもり | little + guard | 9 |
| 重親 | おもり | heavy + parent | 25 |
| 大森 | おおもり | large + forest | 15 |
| 大盛 | おおもり | large + boom | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Omori
Omori in different scripts
| Romaji | Omori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおもり |
| Katakana | オオモリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大社 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Omori (Japanese order: 大社歩美, おおもり あゆみ)
- Yurina Omori (Japanese order: 大社百合奈, おおもり ゆりな)
- Yuki Omori (Japanese order: 大社結城, おおもり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Omori
Break it into 3 parts: o · mo · ri. 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 おおもり.
Questions about Omori
What does Omori mean in Japanese?
Omori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大社, combines these meanings: large + company. Other spellings include 大守 (large + guard), 小守 (little + guard), 重親 (heavy + parent).
How do you write Omori in kanji?
The most common way is 大社 (おおもり). It can also be written 大守, 小守, 重親, 大森, 大盛.
How do you write Omori in katakana?
Omori is オオモリ in katakana and おおもり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Omori?
Omori is read おおもり and has 4 syllables (morae).
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