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Otsuki 大月 – Japanese surname
Otsuki (大月) is read おおつき and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大月, the characters mean: large + month. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Otsuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大月 | おおつき | large + month | 7 |
| 大規 | おおつき | large + standard | 14 |
| 王月 | おおつき | king + month | 8 |
| 大築 | おおつき | large + fabricate | 19 |
| 大属 | おおつき | large + belong | 15 |
| 大貫 | おおつき | large + pierce | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Otsuki
Otsuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Otsuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおつき |
| Katakana | オオツキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大月 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Otsuki (Japanese order: 大月歩美, おおつき あゆみ)
- Yurina Otsuki (Japanese order: 大月百合奈, おおつき ゆりな)
- Yuki Otsuki (Japanese order: 大月結城, おおつき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Otsuki
Break it into 3 parts: o · tsu · 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 おおつき.
Questions about Otsuki
What does Otsuki mean in Japanese?
Otsuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大月, combines these meanings: large + month. Other spellings include 大規 (large + standard), 王月 (king + month), 大築 (large + fabricate).
How do you write Otsuki in kanji?
The most common way is 大月 (おおつき). It can also be written 大規, 王月, 大築, 大属, 大貫.
How do you write Otsuki in katakana?
Otsuki is オオツキ in katakana and おおつき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Otsuki?
Otsuki is read おおつき and has 4 syllables (morae).
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