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Onishi 大西 – Japanese surname
Onishi (大西) is read おうにし and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大西, the characters mean: large + west. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Onishi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大西 | おうにし | large + west | 9 |
| 小西 | おにし | little + west | 9 |
| 応西 | おうにし | apply + west | 13 |
| 太西 | おおにし | plump + west | 10 |
| 雄西 | おにし | masculine + west | 18 |
| 尾西 | おにし | tail + west | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Onishi
Onishi in different scripts
| Romaji | Onishi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうにし |
| Katakana | オウニシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大西 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Onishi (Japanese order: 大西歩美, おうにし あゆみ)
- Yurina Onishi (Japanese order: 大西百合奈, おうにし ゆりな)
- Yuki Onishi (Japanese order: 大西結城, おうにし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Onishi
Break it into 3 parts: o · ni · shi. 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 おうにし.
Questions about Onishi
What does Onishi mean in Japanese?
Onishi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大西, combines these meanings: large + west. Other spellings include 小西 (little + west), 応西 (apply + west), 太西 (plump + west).
How do you write Onishi in kanji?
The most common way is 大西 (おうにし). It can also be written 小西, 応西, 太西, 雄西, 尾西.
How do you write Onishi in katakana?
Onishi is オウニシ in katakana and おうにし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Onishi?
Onishi is read おうにし and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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