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Otake 大宅 – Japanese surname
Otake (大宅) is read おおたけ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大宅, the characters mean: large + home. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Otake in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大宅 | おおたけ | large + home | 9 |
| 大武 | おおたけ | large + warrior | 11 |
| 小宅 | おたけ | little + home | 9 |
| 大竹 | おうたけ | large + bamboo | 9 |
| 男武 | おたけ | male + warrior | 15 |
| 応武 | おおたけ | apply + warrior | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otake
Otake in different scripts
| Romaji | Otake |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおたけ |
| Katakana | オオタケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大宅 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otake (Japanese order: 大宅歩美, おおたけ あゆみ)
- Yurina Otake (Japanese order: 大宅百合奈, おおたけ ゆりな)
- Yuki Otake (Japanese order: 大宅結城, おおたけ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otake
Break it into 3 parts: o · ta · ke. 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 おおたけ.
Questions about Otake
What does Otake mean in Japanese?
Otake has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大宅, combines these meanings: large + home. Other spellings include 大武 (large + warrior), 小宅 (little + home), 大竹 (large + bamboo).
How do you write Otake in kanji?
The most common way is 大宅 (おおたけ). It can also be written 大武, 小宅, 大竹, 男武, 応武.
How do you write Otake in katakana?
Otake is オオタケ in katakana and おおたけ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otake?
Otake is read おおたけ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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