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Ozu 小都 – Japanese surname
Ozu (小都) is read おず and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小都, the characters mean: little + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Ozu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小都 | おず | little + metropolis | 14 |
| 大頭 | おおず | large + head | 19 |
| 大図 | おおず | large + map | 10 |
| 大津 | おおづ | large + haven | 12 |
| 小津 | おず | little + haven | 12 |
| 尾津 | おづ | tail + haven | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ozu
Ozu in different scripts
| Romaji | Ozu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おず |
| Katakana | オズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小都 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ozu (Japanese order: 小都歩美, おず あゆみ)
- Yurina Ozu (Japanese order: 小都百合奈, おず ゆりな)
- Yuki Ozu (Japanese order: 小都結城, おず ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ozu
Break it into 2 parts: o · zu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written おず.
Questions about Ozu
What does Ozu mean in Japanese?
Ozu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小都, combines these meanings: little + metropolis. Other spellings include 大頭 (large + head), 大図 (large + map), 大津 (large + haven).
How do you write Ozu in kanji?
The most common way is 小都 (おず). It can also be written 大頭, 大図, 大津, 小津, 尾津.
How do you write Ozu in katakana?
Ozu is オズ in katakana and おず in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ozu?
Ozu is read おず and has 2 syllables (morae).
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