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Yamaguchi

yah-muh-GOOT-shee

Yamaguchi (name) means a Japanese surname, also the name of a city and prefecture in Japan, meaning "mouth of the mountain.". Example: “She was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture.”

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A Japanese surname, also the name of a city and prefecture in Japan, meaning "mouth of the mountain."

"She was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture."

Word forms

Yamaguchis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 山口(やまぐち) (Yamaguchi).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Yamaguchi

Kikuchi Higuchi Taguchi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yamaguchi” mean?

The word “Yamaguchi” means a Japanese surname, also the name of a city and prefecture in Japan, meaning "mouth of the mountain.".

How do you pronounce “Yamaguchi”?

“Yamaguchi” is pronounced yah-muh-GOOT-shee (/jɑməˈɡut͡ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Yamaguchi” in a sentence?

Here is “Yamaguchi” used in a sentence: “She was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture.”

What part of speech is “Yamaguchi”?

“Yamaguchi” is a name.

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