Yama in Japanese
Yama in Japanese is 閻魔 — Yama means in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the god of death; also used as a Japanese feminine given name.
Yama in Japanese
閻魔
Pronounced: enma
(Hinduism, Buddhism) The Hindu lord of death, who rides a buffalo.
What does "Yama" mean?
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name In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the god of death; also used as a Japanese feminine given name.
"In the myth, Yama judged the souls of the dead."
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Yama in a sentence
- In the myth, Yama judged the souls of the dead.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Yama" in Japanese?
"Yama" in Japanese is 閻魔. Yama means: In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the god of death; also used as a Japanese feminine given name.
How do you pronounce 閻魔?
"Yama" in Japanese is 閻魔, pronounced "enma".
How do you use "Yama" in a sentence?
Example: "In the myth, Yama judged the souls of the dead." In Japanese, "Yama" is 閻魔.
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