native Japanese word; word of Japanese origin
Archaic term for a word of native Japanese origin, equivalent to modern 大和言葉 (やまとことば). Used in classical contexts.
See also: 大和言葉 (やまとことば)
"大和言の葉" is an old expression referring to native Japanese words, as opposed to Chinese-derived words.
In old texts, "大和言の葉" can mean waka poetry.
Modern standard term for 'native Japanese word'; 大和言の葉 is its archaic, poetic predecessor.
Modern standard term for 'classic Japanese poem'; 大和言の葉 is an archaic synonym.
Archaic compound of 大和 (Yamato, ancient Japan) + 言の葉 (words, language). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a poetic predecessor of modern 大和言葉.