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Ono 小野 – Japanese surname
Ono (小野) is read おの and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小野, the characters mean: little + plains. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 5 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Ono
Ono (小野) means small field. The poet Ono no Komachi, one of Japan's famous classical poets, carried the name.
How to write Ono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小野 | おの | little + plains | 14 |
| 尾上 | おの | tail + above | 10 |
| 尾野 | おの | tail + plains | 18 |
| 又江 | おの | or again + creek | 8 |
| 男 | おの | male | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ono
Ono in different scripts
| Romaji | Ono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おの |
| Katakana | オノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ono (Japanese order: 小野歩美, おの あゆみ)
- Yurina Ono (Japanese order: 小野百合奈, おの ゆりな)
- Yuki Ono (Japanese order: 小野結城, おの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ono
Break it into 2 parts: o · no. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written おの.
Questions about Ono
What does Ono mean in Japanese?
Ono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小野, combines these meanings: little + plains. Other spellings include 尾上 (tail + above), 尾野 (tail + plains), 又江 (or again + creek).
How do you write Ono in kanji?
The most common way is 小野 (おの). It can also be written 尾上, 尾野, 又江, 男.
How do you write Ono in katakana?
Ono is オノ in katakana and おの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ono?
Ono is read おの and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 小
小: little, small
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