"Yomi" meaning in English

See Yomi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese 黄泉 (yomi). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|黄泉|tr=yomi}} Japanese 黄泉 (yomi) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Yomi
  1. The Japanese underworld, whose exits are guarded by horrible creatures. Wikipedia link: Yomi
    Sense id: en-Yomi-en-name-gmNEP76x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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