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Osumi 大住 – Japanese surname
Osumi (大住) is read おおすみ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大住, the characters mean: large + dwell. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Osumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大住 | おおすみ | large + dwell | 10 |
| 押見 | おすみ | push + see | 15 |
| 大角 | おおすみ | large + angle | 10 |
| 小角 | おすみ | little + angle | 10 |
| 大炭 | おおすみ | large + charcoal | 12 |
| 大隅 | おおすみ | large + corner | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Osumi
Osumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Osumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおすみ |
| Katakana | オオスミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大住 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Osumi (Japanese order: 大住歩美, おおすみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Osumi (Japanese order: 大住百合奈, おおすみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Osumi (Japanese order: 大住結城, おおすみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Osumi
Break it into 3 parts: o · su · mi. 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 おおすみ.
Questions about Osumi
What does Osumi mean in Japanese?
Osumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大住, combines these meanings: large + dwell. Other spellings include 押見 (push + see), 大角 (large + angle), 小角 (little + angle).
How do you write Osumi in kanji?
The most common way is 大住 (おおすみ). It can also be written 押見, 大角, 小角, 大炭, 大隅.
How do you write Osumi in katakana?
Osumi is オオスミ in katakana and おおすみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Osumi?
Osumi is read おおすみ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
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