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Omoya 面家 – Japanese surname
Omoya (面家) is read おもや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 面家, the characters mean: mask + house. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Omoya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 面家 | おもや | mask + house | 19 |
| 面谷 | おもや | mask + valley | 16 |
| 重谷 | おもや | heavy + valley | 16 |
| 面屋 | おもや | mask + roof | 18 |
| 重屋 | おもや | heavy + roof | 18 |
| 面矢 | おもや | mask + dart | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Omoya
Omoya in different scripts
| Romaji | Omoya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おもや |
| Katakana | オモヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 面家 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Omoya (Japanese order: 面家歩美, おもや あゆみ)
- Yurina Omoya (Japanese order: 面家百合奈, おもや ゆりな)
- Yuki Omoya (Japanese order: 面家結城, おもや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Omoya
Break it into 2 parts: o · moya. 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 おもや.
Questions about Omoya
What does Omoya mean in Japanese?
Omoya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 面家, combines these meanings: mask + house. Other spellings include 面谷 (mask + valley), 重谷 (heavy + valley), 面屋 (mask + roof).
How do you write Omoya in kanji?
The most common way is 面家 (おもや). It can also be written 面谷, 重谷, 面屋, 重屋, 面矢.
How do you write Omoya in katakana?
Omoya is オモヤ in katakana and おもや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Omoya?
Omoya is read おもや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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