Where does “日本” come from?
日本 (Hokkien) comes from Middle Chinese 日本 — Land of the Rising Sun.
日本 (Hokkien): Japan; Japanese; Japan
Definitions
- Japan; Japanese; Japan
Ancestry of “日本”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 日本 | Land of the Rising Sun |