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Ozaki 大前 – Japanese surname
Ozaki (大前) is read おおざき and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大前, the characters mean: large + in front. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Ozaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大前 | おおざき | large + in front | 12 |
| 大崎 | おおざき | large + promontory | 14 |
| 小崎 | おざき | little + promontory | 14 |
| 大幸 | おおざき | large + happiness | 11 |
| 尾前 | おざき | tail + in front | 16 |
| 尾崎 | おざき | tail + promontory | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ozaki
Ozaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Ozaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおざき |
| Katakana | オオザキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大前 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ozaki (Japanese order: 大前歩美, おおざき あゆみ)
- Yurina Ozaki (Japanese order: 大前百合奈, おおざき ゆりな)
- Yuki Ozaki (Japanese order: 大前結城, おおざき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ozaki
Break it into 3 parts: o · za · 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 おおざき.
Questions about Ozaki
What does Ozaki mean in Japanese?
Ozaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大前, combines these meanings: large + in front. Other spellings include 大崎 (large + promontory), 小崎 (little + promontory), 大幸 (large + happiness).
How do you write Ozaki in kanji?
The most common way is 大前 (おおざき). It can also be written 大崎, 小崎, 大幸, 尾前, 尾崎.
How do you write Ozaki in katakana?
Ozaki is オオザキ in katakana and おおざき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ozaki?
Ozaki is read おおざき and has 4 syllables (morae).
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