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Otsuka 大務 – Japanese surname
Otsuka (大務) is read おおつか and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大務, the characters mean: large + task. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Otsuka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大務 | おおつか | large + task | 14 |
| 大家 | おおつか | large + house | 13 |
| 大塚 | おおつか | large + hillock | 15 |
| 大束 | おおつか | large + bundle | 10 |
| 小塚 | おつか | little + hillock | 15 |
| 大握 | おおつか | large + grip | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otsuka
Otsuka in different scripts
| Romaji | Otsuka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおつか |
| Katakana | オオツカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大務 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otsuka (Japanese order: 大務歩美, おおつか あゆみ)
- Yurina Otsuka (Japanese order: 大務百合奈, おおつか ゆりな)
- Yuki Otsuka (Japanese order: 大務結城, おおつか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otsuka
Break it into 3 parts: o · tsu · ka. 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 おおつか.
Questions about Otsuka
What does Otsuka mean in Japanese?
Otsuka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大務, combines these meanings: large + task. Other spellings include 大家 (large + house), 大塚 (large + hillock), 大束 (large + bundle).
How do you write Otsuka in kanji?
The most common way is 大務 (おおつか). It can also be written 大家, 大塚, 大束, 小塚, 大握.
How do you write Otsuka in katakana?
Otsuka is オオツカ in katakana and おおつか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otsuka?
Otsuka is read おおつか and has 4 syllables (morae).
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