Word details
大和
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大和
Dictionary
Entry
1
Historical term
(ancient) Japan; Yamato kingdom; state of Yamato
2
Historical term
Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
和
8 strokes
Frequency: 124
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
harmony
Japanese style
peace
soften
Japan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
オ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らぐ
やわ.らげる
なご.む
なご.やか
あ.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あい
いず
かず
かつ
かつり
かづ
たけ
ち
とも
な
にぎ
まさ
やす
よし
より
わだこ
わっ
倭
10 strokes
Frequency: 2098
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
Yamato
ancient Japan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やまと
したが.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まさ
やす
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