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Oda in Japanese

KatakanaオーダOoda
Kanji扇太Outa

In Japanese, Oda is written in katakana as オーダ (Ooda), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 扇太 (outa): “folding fan”, “bold”.

How Oda sounds in Japanese

オーダ

Kanji for Oda

扇太
outa
  • 扇
    ou folding fan
    A folding fan; it opens out like a future widening.
    Sensu, Japanese folding fans, were invented in Kyoto during the early Heian period using thin wooden slats.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
勇太
ota
  • 勇
    o courage
    Courage and bravery; stepping forward when others hold back.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
緒太
ota
  • 緒
    o bond
    A cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.

By style

Masculine
勇太
courage · bold
Feminine
桜妥
cherry blossom · gentle

Questions about Oda in Japanese

How do you write Oda in Japanese?

Oda is written オーダ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Oda would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Oda?

Our top pick is 扇太 (Outa). 扇 means “folding fan” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 勇太 (Ota) and 緒太 (Ota).

Is 扇太 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 扇太 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Senta rather than Outa. As a spelling of Oda, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 扇太?

扇太 has 14 strokes in total (扇: 10, 太: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 扇太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 扇太 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Oda”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (オーダ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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