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Omoto 大本 – Japanese surname
Omoto (大本) is read おおもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大本, the characters mean: large + book. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Omoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大本 | おおもと | large + book | 8 |
| 小本 | おもと | little + book | 8 |
| 大元 | おおもと | large + beginning | 7 |
| 応本 | おうもと | apply + book | 12 |
| 小元 | おもと | little + beginning | 7 |
| 織本 | おもと | weave + book | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Omoto
Omoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Omoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおもと |
| Katakana | オオモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 大本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Omoto (Japanese order: 大本歩美, おおもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Omoto (Japanese order: 大本百合奈, おおもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Omoto (Japanese order: 大本結城, おおもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Omoto
Break it into 3 parts: o · mo · to. 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 おおもと.
Questions about Omoto
What does Omoto mean in Japanese?
Omoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大本, combines these meanings: large + book. Other spellings include 小本 (little + book), 大元 (large + beginning), 応本 (apply + book).
How do you write Omoto in kanji?
The most common way is 大本 (おおもと). It can also be written 小本, 大元, 応本, 小元, 織本.
How do you write Omoto in katakana?
Omoto is オオモト in katakana and おおもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Omoto?
Omoto is read おおもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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