大和 — meaning in English

English meaning

• Japan name An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
• Yamato name A historical name for Japan, especially referring to the ancient Yamato court that once ruled the country.

Senses

大和 is used for these senses in English:

• Japan A country and archipelago of East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.

Japan — full definition

1. name An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
2. noun A hard, glossy black lacquer or varnish, or an item finished with it.
3. verb To coat something with this hard black lacquer.

Yamato — full definition

1. name A historical name for Japan, especially referring to the ancient Yamato court that once ruled the country.
2. noun A member of the dominant Japanese ethnic group, as distinct from groups such as the Ainu or Ryukyuan peoples.
3. noun One of a class of massive Japanese battleships built during the Second World War, including the lead ship Yamato.

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