Where does “gassho” come from?
gassho (English) comes from Japanese 合掌, from Middle Chinese 合掌.
gassho (English): A ritual gesture of Eastern origin, with hands...
Definitions
- A ritual gesture of Eastern origin, with hands...
Ancestry of “gassho”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Japanese | 合掌 | put one's hands together to pray; press one's... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 合掌 | — |