daai6 wo4大和
Jyutpingdaai6 wo4
Yaledaaih wòh
Definition
Yamato; an ancient or poetic name for Japan.
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How it's used
Primarily used in historical or cultural contexts to refer to Japan or the Japanese people. It carries a sense of classical elegance and is often found in names of ships, companies, or traditional arts rather than in everyday conversation about modern Japan.
Examples
The Yamato people are the main ethnic group of Japan.
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