Yamato-e Syllabification: (Ya·ma·to-e)Pronunciation: /yäˈmätō ˌā/Definition of Yamato-e noun a style of decorative painting in Japan during the 12th and early 13th centuries, characterized by strong color and flowing lines. Origin:Japanese, from Yamato 'Japan' + e 'picture'Yamato-e in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Yamato-e in the British & World English dictionary
