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Osawa 大沢 – Japanese surname
Osawa (大沢) is read おうさわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大沢, the characters mean: large + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Osawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大沢 | おうさわ | large + swamp | 10 |
| 小沢 | おさわ | little + swamp | 10 |
| 応沢 | おうさわ | apply + swamp | 14 |
| 太沢 | おおさわ | plump + swamp | 11 |
| 雄沢 | おさわ | masculine + swamp | 19 |
| 尾沢 | おさわ | tail + swamp | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osawa
Osawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Osawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうさわ |
| Katakana | オウサワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Osawa (Japanese order: 大沢歩美, おうさわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Osawa (Japanese order: 大沢百合奈, おうさわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Osawa (Japanese order: 大沢結城, おうさわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Osawa
Break it into 3 parts: o · sa · wa. 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 おうさわ.
Questions about Osawa
What does Osawa mean in Japanese?
Osawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大沢, combines these meanings: large + swamp. Other spellings include 小沢 (little + swamp), 応沢 (apply + swamp), 太沢 (plump + swamp).
How do you write Osawa in kanji?
The most common way is 大沢 (おうさわ). It can also be written 小沢, 応沢, 太沢, 雄沢, 尾沢.
How do you write Osawa in katakana?
Osawa is オウサワ in katakana and おうさわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Osawa?
Osawa is read おうさわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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