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Omura 大村 – Japanese surname
Omura (大村) is read おうむら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大村, the characters mean: large + village. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Omura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大村 | おうむら | large + village | 10 |
| 小村 | おむら | little + village | 10 |
| 大室 | おおむら | large + room | 12 |
| 王村 | おうむら | king + village | 11 |
| 尾村 | おむら | tail + village | 14 |
| 麻村 | おむら | hemp + village | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Omura
Omura in different scripts
| Romaji | Omura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうむら |
| Katakana | オウムラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大村 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Omura (Japanese order: 大村歩美, おうむら あゆみ)
- Yurina Omura (Japanese order: 大村百合奈, おうむら ゆりな)
- Yuki Omura (Japanese order: 大村結城, おうむら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Omura
Break it into 3 parts: o · mu · ra. 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 おうむら.
Questions about Omura
What does Omura mean in Japanese?
Omura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大村, combines these meanings: large + village. Other spellings include 小村 (little + village), 大室 (large + room), 王村 (king + village).
How do you write Omura in kanji?
The most common way is 大村 (おうむら). It can also be written 小村, 大室, 王村, 尾村, 麻村.
How do you write Omura in katakana?
Omura is オウムラ in katakana and おうむら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Omura?
Omura is read おうむら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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