台与

See also: 臺與 and 壹與

Japanese
Kanji in this term
台 与
たい > と
Grade: 2		 よ
Grade: S
irregular on’yomi
Alternative spelling
臺與 (kyūjitai)

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Literary Chinese 臺與 (OC *dɯː laʔ).

The original pronunciation remains uncertain; however due to possibly a naming taboo in ancient China, a variant 壹 (shinjitai 壱) is also attested in the historical record, therefore the name can also be read as Iyo.

Proper noun

台(と)与(よ) • (Toyo) 

  1. (historical) a semi-legendary queen of 邪馬台国 (Yamatai-koku, “Yamatai”) who, according to tradition, was Himiko's successor

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