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Ozeki 大関 – Japanese surname
Ozeki (大関) is read おおぜき and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大関, the characters mean: large + connection. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Ozeki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大関 | おおぜき | large + connection | 17 |
| 小関 | おぜき | little + connection | 17 |
| 大席 | おおぜき | large + seat | 13 |
| 横関 | おうぜき | sideways + connection | 29 |
| 尾関 | おぜき | tail + connection | 21 |
| 尾石 | おぜき | tail + stone | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ozeki
Ozeki in different scripts
| Romaji | Ozeki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおぜき |
| Katakana | オオゼキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大関 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ozeki (Japanese order: 大関歩美, おおぜき あゆみ)
- Yurina Ozeki (Japanese order: 大関百合奈, おおぜき ゆりな)
- Yuki Ozeki (Japanese order: 大関結城, おおぜき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ozeki
Break it into 3 parts: o · ze · 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 おおぜき.
Questions about Ozeki
What does Ozeki mean in Japanese?
Ozeki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大関, combines these meanings: large + connection. Other spellings include 小関 (little + connection), 大席 (large + seat), 横関 (sideways + connection).
How do you write Ozeki in kanji?
The most common way is 大関 (おおぜき). It can also be written 小関, 大席, 横関, 尾関, 尾石.
How do you write Ozeki in katakana?
Ozeki is オオゼキ in katakana and おおぜき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ozeki?
Ozeki is read おおぜき and has 4 syllables (morae).
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