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Oyama 大山 – Japanese surname
Oyama (大山) is read おおやま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大山, the characters mean: large + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Oyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大山 | おおやま | large + mountain | 6 |
| 小山 | おやま | little + mountain | 6 |
| 太山 | おおやま | plump + mountain | 7 |
| 雄山 | おやま | masculine + mountain | 15 |
| 尾山 | おやま | tail + mountain | 10 |
| 桜山 | おうやま | cherry + mountain | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oyama
Oyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Oyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおやま |
| Katakana | オオヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Oyama (Japanese order: 大山歩美, おおやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Oyama (Japanese order: 大山百合奈, おおやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Oyama (Japanese order: 大山結城, おおやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Oyama
Break it into 2 parts: oya · ma. 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 おおやま.
Questions about Oyama
What does Oyama mean in Japanese?
Oyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大山, combines these meanings: large + mountain. Other spellings include 小山 (little + mountain), 太山 (plump + mountain), 雄山 (masculine + mountain).
How do you write Oyama in kanji?
The most common way is 大山 (おおやま). It can also be written 小山, 太山, 雄山, 尾山, 桜山.
How do you write Oyama in katakana?
Oyama is オオヤマ in katakana and おおやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Oyama?
Oyama is read おおやま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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