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Otori 大取 – Japanese surname
Otori (大取) is read おおとり and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大取, the characters mean: large + take. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Otori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大取 | おおとり | large + take | 11 |
| 大捕 | おおとり | large + catch | 13 |
| 大鳥 | おおとり | large + bird | 14 |
| 雄鳥 | おとり | masculine + bird | 23 |
| 尾鳥 | おとり | tail + bird | 18 |
| 大鳳 | おおとり | large + male mythical bird | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otori
Otori in different scripts
| Romaji | Otori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおとり |
| Katakana | オオトリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大取 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otori (Japanese order: 大取歩美, おおとり あゆみ)
- Yurina Otori (Japanese order: 大取百合奈, おおとり ゆりな)
- Yuki Otori (Japanese order: 大取結城, おおとり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otori
Break it into 3 parts: o · to · ri. 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 おおとり.
Questions about Otori
What does Otori mean in Japanese?
Otori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大取, combines these meanings: large + take. Other spellings include 大捕 (large + catch), 大鳥 (large + bird), 雄鳥 (masculine + bird).
How do you write Otori in kanji?
The most common way is 大取 (おおとり). It can also be written 大捕, 大鳥, 雄鳥, 尾鳥, 大鳳.
How do you write Otori in katakana?
Otori is オオトリ in katakana and おおとり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otori?
Otori is read おおとり and has 4 syllables (morae).
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