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Ozato 大郷 – Japanese surname
Ozato (大郷) is read おおざと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大郷, the characters mean: large + home town. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Ozato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大郷 | おおざと | large + home town | 14 |
| 大里 | おおざと | large + ri | 10 |
| 小郷 | おざと | little + home town | 14 |
| 小里 | おざと | little + ri | 10 |
| 百里 | おざと | hundred + ri | 13 |
| 織里 | おざと | weave + ri | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ozato
Ozato in different scripts
| Romaji | Ozato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおざと |
| Katakana | オオザト |
| Kanji (most common) | 大郷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ozato (Japanese order: 大郷歩美, おおざと あゆみ)
- Yurina Ozato (Japanese order: 大郷百合奈, おおざと ゆりな)
- Yuki Ozato (Japanese order: 大郷結城, おおざと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ozato
Break it into 3 parts: o · za · to. 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 おおざと.
Questions about Ozato
What does Ozato mean in Japanese?
Ozato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大郷, combines these meanings: large + home town. Other spellings include 大里 (large + ri), 小郷 (little + home town), 小里 (little + ri).
How do you write Ozato in kanji?
The most common way is 大郷 (おおざと). It can also be written 大里, 小郷, 小里, 百里, 織里.
How do you write Ozato in katakana?
Ozato is オオザト in katakana and おおざと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ozato?
Ozato is read おおざと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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