Where does “noh” come from?
Noh comes from Japanese 能, derived from Middle Chinese 能.
noh (English): A form of classical Japanese music drama
Definitions
- A form of classical Japanese music drama
Ancestry of “noh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Japanese | 能 | Noh, a form of classical Japanese musical drama;... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 能 | talent, ability |