Where does “タイトル” come from?
タイトル (Japanese) comes from English title, from Middle English title, from Old English titul, from Latin titulus — title; placard, tablet; inscription.
タイトル (Japanese): a title
Ancestry of “タイトル”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | title | A prefix or suffix added to a person's name to... |
| 2 | Middle English | title | small written mark or stroke; smallest part;... |
| 3 | Old English | titul | title, heading, superscription |
| 4 | Latin | titulus | title; placard, tablet; inscription |