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Definition of yamagata

yamagata

/ˌjɑː.məˈɡɑː.tə/
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yamagata Lexical Profile

• noun

1

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.

Example

"Yamagata produces a significant portion of Japan's domestic cherry crop."

2

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.

3

A common Japanese surname.

Example

"Mr. Yamagata presented his research findings at the international conference in Tokyo."

• Rhymes for yamagata

• Nearby Words

yalta
yalu
yam
yamagata
yamaguchi
yamamomo
yamato

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 山形 (Yamagata), literally translating to 'mountain shape', referring to the mountainous geography of the area.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yamagata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yamagata
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