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Oya 大矢 – Japanese surname
Oya (大矢) is read おうや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大矢, the characters mean: large + dart. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Oya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大矢 | おうや | large + dart | 8 |
| 合家 | おうや | fit + house | 16 |
| 応谷 | おうや | apply + valley | 14 |
| 君家 | おうや | mister + house | 17 |
| 王谷 | おうや | king + valley | 11 |
| 往谷 | おうや | journey + valley | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oya
Oya in different scripts
| Romaji | Oya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうや |
| Katakana | オウヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大矢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oya (Japanese order: 大矢歩美, おうや あゆみ)
- Yurina Oya (Japanese order: 大矢百合奈, おうや ゆりな)
- Yuki Oya (Japanese order: 大矢結城, おうや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oya
Break it into 1 parts: oya. 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 おうや.
Questions about Oya
What does Oya mean in Japanese?
Oya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大矢, combines these meanings: large + dart. Other spellings include 合家 (fit + house), 応谷 (apply + valley), 君家 (mister + house).
How do you write Oya in kanji?
The most common way is 大矢 (おうや). It can also be written 合家, 応谷, 君家, 王谷, 往谷.
How do you write Oya in katakana?
Oya is オウヤ in katakana and おうや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oya?
Oya is read おうや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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