Yamashita

American

[yah-mah-shee-tah] / ˈyɑ mɑˈʃi tɑ /

noun

Tomoyuki the Tiger of Malaya, 1885–1946, Japanese general.

Yamashita British

/ ˌjæməˈʃiːtə /

noun

Tomoyuki (ˌtəʊməʊˈjuːkɪ). 1885–1946, Japanese general. He commanded Japanese forces in the Malayan campaign in World War II and took Singapore (1942); captured (1945) and hanged

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New Zealand's Lydia Ko, the 36-hole leader, was fourth on 210 after completing a third-round 74 on Sunday, with Japan's Miyu Yamashita and South Korean Hwang You-min sharing fifth on 211.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

South Korean top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae won the men's doubles title, coming from behind to beat Japan's unseeded Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita 20-22, 21-11, 21-16.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Hull, who propelled herself into contention with a six-under 66 on Saturday, quickly emerged as the main challenger to world number 15 Yamashita.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

They both played their first nine holes in three under par, meaning Yamashita reached the turn three shots clear.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

Her father—he’d been busy helping her mother into her coat—only stood there blinking at Mrs. Yamashita.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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