大和 やまと (ancient) Japan #2,921 Meanings also 倭 noun, historical (ancient) Japan; Yamato kingdom; state of Yamato historical Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture) historical Yamato (battleship) Its kanji 大 ダイ、タイ · おお-、おお.きい、-おお.いに large, big 和 ワ、オ、カ · やわ.らぐ、やわ.らげる、なご.む、なご.やか、あ.える harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan