yamagata
yamagata Lexical Profile
• noun
A city located in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshu, Japan, serving as the capital of Yamagata Prefecture and known for its hot springs and historical temples.
"During our tour of northern Japan, we spent a relaxing weekend at a traditional inn in Yamagata."
A prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan, facing the Sea of Japan, renowned for its mountainous terrain, heavy winter snowfall, and high-quality agricultural products such as cherries.
"Yamagata produces a significant portion of Japan's domestic cherry crop."
A common Japanese surname.
"Mr. Yamagata presented his research findings at the international conference in Tokyo."
• Rhymes for yamagata
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 山形 (Yamagata), literally translating to 'mountain shape', referring to the mountainous geography of the area.
Usage Trend
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