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Otani 大谷 – Japanese surname
Otani (大谷) is read おおたに and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大谷, the characters mean: large + valley. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Otani in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大谷 | おおたに | large + valley | 10 |
| 円谷 | おおたに | circle + valley | 11 |
| 小谷 | おたに | little + valley | 10 |
| 男谷 | おたに | male + valley | 14 |
| 太谷 | おおたに | plump + valley | 11 |
| 雄谷 | おたに | masculine + valley | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otani
Otani in different scripts
| Romaji | Otani |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおたに |
| Katakana | オオタニ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otani (Japanese order: 大谷歩美, おおたに あゆみ)
- Yurina Otani (Japanese order: 大谷百合奈, おおたに ゆりな)
- Yuki Otani (Japanese order: 大谷結城, おおたに ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otani
Break it into 3 parts: o · ta · ni. 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 おおたに.
Questions about Otani
What does Otani mean in Japanese?
Otani has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大谷, combines these meanings: large + valley. Other spellings include 円谷 (circle + valley), 小谷 (little + valley), 男谷 (male + valley).
How do you write Otani in kanji?
The most common way is 大谷 (おおたに). It can also be written 円谷, 小谷, 男谷, 太谷, 雄谷.
How do you write Otani in katakana?
Otani is オオタニ in katakana and おおたに in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otani?
Otani is read おおたに and has 4 syllables (morae).
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