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yamate

Yamate

noun yah-MAH-teh Rare

Origin: From Japanese 'Yamate' (mountain hand/hillside area), a district name in Yokohama.

Usage Note

Yamate is a Japanese proper noun — a historic district in Yokohama — that appears in Italian texts in geographical, travel, or cultural contexts. It is used invariably and without Italian inflection. It has no common Italian dictionary sense and would appear only in specialised or proper-noun contexts.

Examples

"Yamate è un quartiere storico di Yokohama."

Natural Translation

Yamate is a historic district of Yokohama.

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