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Ozumi 大住 – Japanese surname
Ozumi (大住) is read おおずみ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大住, the characters mean: large + dwell. 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 Ozumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大住 | おおずみ | large + dwell | 10 |
| 小住 | おずみ | little + dwell | 10 |
| 大積 | おおづみ | large + volume | 19 |
| 大角 | おおずみ | large + angle | 10 |
| 小角 | おずみ | little + angle | 10 |
| 尾住 | おずみ | tail + dwell | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ozumi
Ozumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Ozumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおずみ |
| Katakana | オオズミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大住 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ozumi (Japanese order: 大住歩美, おおずみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ozumi (Japanese order: 大住百合奈, おおずみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ozumi (Japanese order: 大住結城, おおずみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ozumi
Break it into 3 parts: o · zu · mi. 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 おおずみ.
Questions about Ozumi
What does Ozumi mean in Japanese?
Ozumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大住, combines these meanings: large + dwell. Other spellings include 小住 (little + dwell), 大積 (large + volume), 大角 (large + angle).
How do you write Ozumi in kanji?
The most common way is 大住 (おおずみ). It can also be written 小住, 大積, 大角, 小角, 尾住.
How do you write Ozumi in katakana?
Ozumi is オオズミ in katakana and おおずみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ozumi?
Ozumi is read おおずみ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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