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Oseki 大関 – Japanese surname
Oseki (大関) is read おおせき and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大関, the characters mean: large + connection. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Oseki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大関 | おおせき | large + connection | 17 |
| 小関 | おせき | little + connection | 17 |
| 大石 | おおせき | large + stone | 8 |
| 尾関 | おせき | tail + connection | 21 |
| 尾石 | おせき | tail + stone | 12 |
| 大堰 | おおせき | large + dam | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oseki
Oseki in different scripts
| Romaji | Oseki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおせき |
| Katakana | オオセキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大関 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oseki (Japanese order: 大関歩美, おおせき あゆみ)
- Yurina Oseki (Japanese order: 大関百合奈, おおせき ゆりな)
- Yuki Oseki (Japanese order: 大関結城, おおせき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oseki
Break it into 3 parts: o · se · ki. 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 おおせき.
Questions about Oseki
What does Oseki mean in Japanese?
Oseki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大関, combines these meanings: large + connection. Other spellings include 小関 (little + connection), 大石 (large + stone), 尾関 (tail + connection).
How do you write Oseki in kanji?
The most common way is 大関 (おおせき). It can also be written 小関, 大石, 尾関, 尾石, 大堰.
How do you write Oseki in katakana?
Oseki is オオセキ in katakana and おおせき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oseki?
Oseki is read おおせき and has 4 syllables (morae).
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