Where does “J-drama” come from?
J-drama (English) comes from English drama, from Greek Δράμα, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα, from Ancient Greek δράω, from Proto-Hellenic dráwō, from Proto-Indo-European dréwh₂-eti — to run, act.
J-drama (English): dorama
Definitions
- dorama
Ancestry of “J-drama”, step by step
J-drama traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English drama
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | drama | A composition, normally in prose, telling a story... |
| 2 | Greek | Δράμα | drama, theatrical play |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δρᾶμα | a deed, act; one of the three types of ancient... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | δράω | I act, I take action, I achieve |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | dráwō | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | dréwh₂-eti | to run, act |
via English J
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | J | A marijuana cigarette; "In the name of a serial... |