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What does 大和 (やまと, yamato) mean?

大和 (やまと, yamato) means (ancient) Japan; Yamato kingdom; state of Yamato.

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Readingやまと
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やまと
yamato

(ancient) Japan; Yamato kingdom; state of Yamato

  1. 1noun (ancient) Japan; Yamato kingdom; state of Yamato
  2. 2noun Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
  3. 3noun Yamato (battleship)

Also written: 倭

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