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Yamamoto

American  
[yah-mah-maw-taw] / ˈyɑ mɑˈmɔ tɔ /

noun

  1. Isoroku 1884–1943, Japanese naval officer.


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The competitive selection process began roughly a decade ago, Yamamoto said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

That put the Giants up 3-0 with one out, marking the first time in five starts this season that Yamamoto had given up more than two runs in a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In all, Yamamoto gave up six hits over seven innings, striking out seven.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Yamamoto lives with his wife, Mayumi, with whom he shares two sons, 20 and 22, and a daughter, 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Abdu’l-Bahá visited Oakland in 1912, Mr. Yamamoto had the privilege of arranging a meeting for him at the Japanese Independent Church.

From Japan Will Turn Ablaze! by Sims, Barbara R. (Barbara Rutledge)