Yamato-ePronunciation: /jaˈmatəʊˌeɪ/Definition of Yamato-e noun [mass noun] a style of decorative painting in Japan during the 12th and early 13th centuries, characterized by strong colour and flowing lines. Origin:Japanese, from Yamato 'Japan' + e 'picture'Yamato-e in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Yamato-e in the US English dictionary