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How to pronounce yayoi

“yayoi” pronunciation in American English

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“yayoi” in real sentences

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  1. And artist Yayoi Kusama has died.

    PBS NewsHour

  2. When she was around ten years old, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama began experiencing intense hallucinations.

    CrashCourse

  3. Uh well, I think the person who immediately comes to mind is Yayoi Kusama, the artist

    Intelligence Squared

  4. Just look at the obliteration room, first developed by Yayoi Kusama for the Queensland Art Gallery.

    Vox

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