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.”
How to use Yamaha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe brand name Yamaha, or informally, any product it makes.
Word forms
Yamahas plural
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He plays a _____ piano his parents bought him as a child.
Etymology
From the Japanese surname 山葉 (Yamaha), that of the company's founder.
Rhymes for Yamaha
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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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