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Osono 大副 – Japanese surname
Osono (大副) is read おおその and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大副, the characters mean: large + vice-. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Osono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大副 | おおその | large + vice- | 14 |
| 大園 | おおその | large + park | 16 |
| 小園 | おその | little + park | 16 |
| 尾園 | おその | tail + park | 20 |
| 御園 | おその | honorable + park | 25 |
| 御園生 | おそのう | honorable + park + life | 30 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osono
Osono in different scripts
| Romaji | Osono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおその |
| Katakana | オオソノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大副 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Osono (Japanese order: 大副歩美, おおその あゆみ)
- Yurina Osono (Japanese order: 大副百合奈, おおその ゆりな)
- Yuki Osono (Japanese order: 大副結城, おおその ゆうき)
How to pronounce Osono
Break it into 3 parts: o · so · no. 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 おおその.
Questions about Osono
What does Osono mean in Japanese?
Osono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大副, combines these meanings: large + vice-. Other spellings include 大園 (large + park), 小園 (little + park), 尾園 (tail + park).
How do you write Osono in kanji?
The most common way is 大副 (おおその). It can also be written 大園, 小園, 尾園, 御園, 御園生.
How do you write Osono in katakana?
Osono is オオソノ in katakana and おおその in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Osono?
Osono is read おおその and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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