Yayoi

American  

[yah-yoi] / jɑˈjɔɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to a cultural period in Japan, c300 b.c.–a.d. c300, characterized by unglazed reddish clay pottery Yayoi ware made on a wheel and noted for its restrained, undecorated style, haniwa figures, raised-floor dwellings, wet-rice agriculture, and the first use of bronze and iron.

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Etymology

Origin of Yayoi

From the Japanese word Yayoi site of a tumulus where the pottery was discovered in 1884

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Yayoi

Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, whose renowned work made her the most-expensive female artist, has died.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Using bright colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97, was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of people around the globe.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

In their bathroom, Davis hung paintings her children had made in the style of the artists Piet Mondrian and Yayoi Kusama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2025

In all of these respects, Jomon skulls differ from those of modern Japanese and are most similar to those of modem Ainu, while Yayoi skulls most resemble those of modern Japanese.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond