noun
Archaic name for Japan, appearing in the Kojiki. Refers to the eight great islands of ancient Japan. Not used in modern language.
See also: 大八洲
古事記には「大八洲国」という国名が記されている。
The country name 'Ōyashimaguni' is recorded in the Kojiki.
Shorter form of the same archaic name, also meaning the eight great islands of Japan.
From 大 (ō, 'great') + 八 (ya, 'eight') + 洲 (shima, 'island') + 国 (kuni, 'country'). Refers to the eight great islands that made up ancient Japan according to the Kojiki.