Yamato in Japanese
Yamato in Japanese is やまと, 倭, 大和 — Yamato means a historical name for Japan, especially referring to the ancient Yamato court that once ruled the country.
Yamato in Japanese
やまと
Pronounced: yamato
倭
Pronounced: yamato
大和
Pronounced: yamato
What does "Yamato" mean?
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name A historical name for Japan, especially referring to the ancient Yamato court that once ruled the country.
"Historians trace the unification of Japan back to the Yamato period."
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noun A member of the dominant Japanese ethnic group, as distinct from groups such as the Ainu or Ryukyuan peoples.
"The census distinguishes Yamato Japanese from other ethnic groups in the country."
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noun One of a class of massive Japanese battleships built during the Second World War, including the lead ship Yamato.
"The Yamato was one of the largest battleships ever built."
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Yamato in a sentence
- Historians trace the unification of Japan back to the Yamato period.
- The census distinguishes Yamato Japanese from other ethnic groups in the country.
- The Yamato was one of the largest battleships ever built.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Yamato" in Japanese?
"Yamato" in Japanese is やまと, 倭, 大和. Yamato means: A historical name for Japan, especially referring to the ancient Yamato court that once ruled the country.
How do you pronounce やまと?
"Yamato" in Japanese is やまと, pronounced "yamato".
How do you use "Yamato" in a sentence?
Example: "Historians trace the unification of Japan back to the Yamato period." In Japanese, "Yamato" is やまと, 倭, 大和.
Are there other ways to say "Yamato" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "Yamato": やまと, 倭, 大和.
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