Where does “gi” come from?
Gi comes from Japanese 着, a garment term whose ultimate origin and earliest meaning remain unclear.
gi (English): A martial arts uniform
Ancestry of “gi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Japanese | 着 | arrival at a location; the wearing of clothing; a... |
| 2 | Japanese | 着る | put on or wear on the upper body or the entire... |