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Yamaha

Yamaha (name) means a major Japanese company that makes motorcycles, musical instruments, and other equipment. Example: “He plays a Yamaha piano his parents bought him as a child.”

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A major Japanese company that makes motorcycles, musical instruments, and other equipment.
"He plays a Yamaha piano his parents bought him as a child."
noun
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A product made by Yamaha, especially a motorcycle.
"He restored an old Yamaha in his garage over the winter."

How to use Yamaha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe brand name Yamaha, or informally, any product it makes.

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Yamahas plural

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Etymology

From the Japanese surname 山葉 (Yamaha), that of the company's founder.

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yamaha” mean?

The word “Yamaha” means a major Japanese company that makes motorcycles, musical instruments, and other equipment. In plain terms, the brand name Yamaha, or informally, any product it makes.

How do you use “Yamaha” in a sentence?

Here is “Yamaha” used in a sentence: “He plays a Yamaha piano his parents bought him as a child.”

What part of speech is “Yamaha”?

Depending on how it is used, “Yamaha” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Yamaha” come from?

The word “Yamaha” comes from Japanese. From the Japanese surname 山葉 (Yamaha), that of the company's founder.

Is “Yamaha” a common word?

“Yamaha” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Yamaha” have?

“Yamaha” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major Japanese company that makes motorcycles, musical instruments, and other equipment.

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