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Oshima 大島 – Japanese surname
Oshima (大島) is read おうしま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大島, the characters mean: large + island. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Oshima
Oshima (大島) means big island.
How to write Oshima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大島 | おうしま | large + island | 13 |
| 小島 | おしま | little + island | 13 |
| 男島 | おしま | male + island | 17 |
| 渡島 | おしま | transit + island | 22 |
| 太島 | おおしま | plump + island | 14 |
| 雄島 | おしま | masculine + island | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oshima
Oshima in different scripts
| Romaji | Oshima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうしま |
| Katakana | オウシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oshima (Japanese order: 大島歩美, おうしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Oshima (Japanese order: 大島百合奈, おうしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Oshima (Japanese order: 大島結城, おうしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oshima
Break it into 3 parts: o · shi · ma. 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 おうしま.
Questions about Oshima
What does Oshima mean in Japanese?
Oshima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大島, combines these meanings: large + island. Other spellings include 小島 (little + island), 男島 (male + island), 渡島 (transit + island).
How do you write Oshima in kanji?
The most common way is 大島 (おうしま). It can also be written 小島, 男島, 渡島, 太島, 雄島.
How do you write Oshima in katakana?
Oshima is オウシマ in katakana and おうしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oshima?
Oshima is read おうしま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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