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Description
Yamato - the old name for Japan, used before the country called itself Nihon.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'person' (亻) with 'entrust' (委), an ancient Chinese name for Japan.
Symbolism
Symbolizes ancient Japan, Wa country, and historical naming. Represents Japan's ancient form and relations with the continent.
Component Breakdown
person + 委
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倭姫王
Name contains 倭
Yamato Hime no Ōkimi was a poet and Empress of Japan, as the wife of her paternal uncle Emperor Tenji.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 倭 mean in Japanese?
倭 means Yamato, ancient Japan. Yamato - the old name for Japan, used before the country called itself Nihon.
How do you read 倭?
On'yomi: ワ、イ (WA, I). Kun'yomi: やまと、したが.う (yamato, shitagau).
How many strokes does 倭 have?
倭 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 倭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
倭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Yamato, ancient Japan. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.