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Otsu 大都 – Japanese surname
Otsu (大都) is read おおつ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大都, the characters mean: large + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Otsu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大都 | おおつ | large + metropolis | 14 |
| 大図 | おおつ | large + map | 10 |
| 大津 | おおつ | large + haven | 12 |
| 小津 | おつ | little + haven | 12 |
| 太津 | おおつ | plump + haven | 13 |
| 王津 | おうつ | king + haven | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otsu
Otsu in different scripts
| Romaji | Otsu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおつ |
| Katakana | オオツ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大都 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otsu (Japanese order: 大都歩美, おおつ あゆみ)
- Yurina Otsu (Japanese order: 大都百合奈, おおつ ゆりな)
- Yuki Otsu (Japanese order: 大都結城, おおつ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otsu
Break it into 2 parts: o · tsu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written おおつ.
Questions about Otsu
What does Otsu mean in Japanese?
Otsu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大都, combines these meanings: large + metropolis. Other spellings include 大図 (large + map), 大津 (large + haven), 小津 (little + haven).
How do you write Otsu in kanji?
The most common way is 大都 (おおつ). It can also be written 大図, 大津, 小津, 太津, 王津.
How do you write Otsu in katakana?
Otsu is オオツ in katakana and おおつ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otsu?
Otsu is read おおつ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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