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A5 Noun

大和(やまと)Yamato, ancient province corresponding to modern-day Nara Prefecture, (ancient) Japan, Japanese

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      (ancient) Japan

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      Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)

      Historical term

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    大和 【やまと】倭 【やまと】

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      奈良(なら)には大和(やまと)歴史(れきし)根付(ねつ)いている。

      In Nara, the history of Yamato is deeply rooted.

        大和(やまと)時代(じだい)中国(ちゅうごく)から芸術(げいじゅつ)技術(ぎじゅつ)(つた)えられた。

        During the Yamato period, art and technology were introduced from China.

          大和(やまと)(くに)は、奈良(なら)(けん)周辺(しゅうへん)位置(いち)していたそうです。

          The Yamato province was said to be located around present-day Nara Prefecture.

            (わたし)日本(にっぽん)歴史(れきし)大和(やまと)文化(ぶんか)非常(ひじょう)興味(きょうみ)()っています。

            I am very interested in Japanese history and Yamato culture.

              大和(やまと)時代(じだい)には、豪族(ごうぞく)たちが勢力(せいりょく)(きそ)()っていたのだそうです。

              In the Yamato period, it is said that powerful clans competed for dominance.

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