Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 大和(やまと) in Japanese

大和, 倭
Kana Reading
やまと
Romaji
yamato
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Yamato; ancient province corresponding to modern-day Nara Prefecture
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (ancient) Japan
  • Parts of speech
    noun or verb acting prenominally
    Meaning
    Japanese


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

Yamato, ancient Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, イ

Kun'Yomi: したが.う

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, オ, カ

Kun'Yomi: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

large, big

On'Yomi: ダイ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: おお-, おお.きい, -おお.いに

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