variants
or less commonly yagi
: a highly directional and selective shortwave antenna consisting of a horizontal conductor of one or two dipoles connected with the receiver or transmitter and of a set of nearly equal insulated dipoles parallel to and on a level with the horizontal conductor
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Written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, Claymore is set in a dark, medieval world where humans have been preyed upon by shape-shifting predators called Yoma since ancient times.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam in September 2024 was one such instance.
—Paresh Sagar, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In Vietnam, monthslong drought was followed by severe flooding last year during Typhoon Yagi, which brought extreme rainfall exacerbated by climate change.
—Steve Kopack, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
In September, Typhoon Yagi flooded farmland and damaged crops across northern Vietnam during a critical growing period for kumquats and other ornamental staples of Lunar New Year.
—Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Vowels Founded: 2024 Japanese streetwear label Vowels’ debut in the U.S. was met with success and interest among the fashion world, with designer Yuki Yagi’s slow approach to fashion and his respect for traditional Japanese craft resonating with many.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
In one example, Super Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit Southeast Asia in years, left a path of death and devastation in November.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
Last month, the country was also hit by the region’s most powerful storm this year, Typhoon Yagi, which left dozens dead after sweeping across southern China and Southeast Asia.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Last month, Typhoon Yagi battered Vietnam, killing 323 people and causing extensive damage valued at $3.3 billion, according to a Vietnamese government report.
—Jim Gomez and Hau Dinh, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam in September 2024 was one such instance.
—Paresh Sagar, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In Vietnam, monthslong drought was followed by severe flooding last year during Typhoon Yagi, which brought extreme rainfall exacerbated by climate change.
—Steve Kopack, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
In September, Typhoon Yagi flooded farmland and damaged crops across northern Vietnam during a critical growing period for kumquats and other ornamental staples of Lunar New Year.
—Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Vowels Founded: 2024 Japanese streetwear label Vowels’ debut in the U.S. was met with success and interest among the fashion world, with designer Yuki Yagi’s slow approach to fashion and his respect for traditional Japanese craft resonating with many.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
In one example, Super Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit Southeast Asia in years, left a path of death and devastation in November.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
Last month, the country was also hit by the region’s most powerful storm this year, Typhoon Yagi, which left dozens dead after sweeping across southern China and Southeast Asia.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Last month, Typhoon Yagi battered Vietnam, killing 323 people and causing extensive damage valued at $3.3 billion, according to a Vietnamese government report.
—Jim Gomez and Hau Dinh, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Yagi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yagi. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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