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

  1. A form of classical Japanese music drama

Ancestry of “noh”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Japanese能Noh, a form of classical Japanese musical drama;...
2Middle Chinese能talent, ability
Every word from Middle Chinese 能 →Every word from Japanese 能 →