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Osaka 小阪 – Japanese surname
Osaka (小阪) is read おさか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小阪, the characters mean: little + heights. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Osaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小阪 | おさか | little + heights | 10 |
| 大幸 | おおさか | large + happiness | 11 |
| 大坂 | おおさか | large + slope | 10 |
| 相坂 | おうさか | inter- + slope | 16 |
| 小坂 | おさか | little + slope | 10 |
| 尾阪 | おさか | tail + heights | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osaka
Osaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Osaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おさか |
| Katakana | オサカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小阪 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Osaka (Japanese order: 小阪歩美, おさか あゆみ)
- Yurina Osaka (Japanese order: 小阪百合奈, おさか ゆりな)
- Yuki Osaka (Japanese order: 小阪結城, おさか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Osaka
Break it into 3 parts: o · sa · ka. 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 おさか.
Questions about Osaka
What does Osaka mean in Japanese?
Osaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小阪, combines these meanings: little + heights. Other spellings include 大幸 (large + happiness), 大坂 (large + slope), 相坂 (inter- + slope).
How do you write Osaka in kanji?
The most common way is 小阪 (おさか). It can also be written 大幸, 大坂, 相坂, 小坂, 尾阪.
How do you write Osaka in katakana?
Osaka is オサカ in katakana and おさか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Osaka?
Osaka is read おさか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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