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Onaga 大長 – Japanese surname
Onaga (大長) is read おおなが and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大長, the characters mean: large + long. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Onaga in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大長 | おおなが | large + long | 11 |
| 小長 | おなが | little + long | 11 |
| 女形 | おなが | woman + shape | 10 |
| 大永 | おおなが | large + eternity | 8 |
| 尾長 | おなが | tail + long | 15 |
| 小永 | おなが | little + eternity | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Onaga
Onaga in different scripts
| Romaji | Onaga |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおなが |
| Katakana | オオナガ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大長 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Onaga (Japanese order: 大長歩美, おおなが あゆみ)
- Yurina Onaga (Japanese order: 大長百合奈, おおなが ゆりな)
- Yuki Onaga (Japanese order: 大長結城, おおなが ゆうき)
How to pronounce Onaga
Break it into 3 parts: o · na · ga. 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 おおなが.
Questions about Onaga
What does Onaga mean in Japanese?
Onaga has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大長, combines these meanings: large + long. Other spellings include 小長 (little + long), 女形 (woman + shape), 大永 (large + eternity).
How do you write Onaga in kanji?
The most common way is 大長 (おおなが). It can also be written 小長, 女形, 大永, 尾長, 小永.
How do you write Onaga in katakana?
Onaga is オオナガ in katakana and おおなが in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Onaga?
Onaga is read おおなが and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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