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Otaki 大滝 – Japanese surname
Otaki (大滝) is read おおたき and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大滝, the characters mean: large + waterfall. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Otaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大滝 | おおたき | large + waterfall | 16 |
| 小滝 | おたき | little + waterfall | 16 |
| 王滝 | おうたき | king + waterfall | 17 |
| 宝竜 | おうたき | treasure + dragon | 18 |
| 尾滝 | おたき | tail + waterfall | 20 |
| 麻滝 | おたき | hemp + waterfall | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otaki
Otaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Otaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおたき |
| Katakana | オオタキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大滝 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otaki (Japanese order: 大滝歩美, おおたき あゆみ)
- Yurina Otaki (Japanese order: 大滝百合奈, おおたき ゆりな)
- Yuki Otaki (Japanese order: 大滝結城, おおたき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otaki
Break it into 3 parts: o · ta · 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 おおたき.
Questions about Otaki
What does Otaki mean in Japanese?
Otaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大滝, combines these meanings: large + waterfall. Other spellings include 小滝 (little + waterfall), 王滝 (king + waterfall), 宝竜 (treasure + dragon).
How do you write Otaki in kanji?
The most common way is 大滝 (おおたき). It can also be written 小滝, 王滝, 宝竜, 尾滝, 麻滝.
How do you write Otaki in katakana?
Otaki is オオタキ in katakana and おおたき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otaki?
Otaki is read おおたき and has 4 syllables (morae).
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