Where does “メントール” come from?
メントール (Japanese) comes from Ancient Greek Μέντωρ, from Proto-Hellenic méntōr, from Proto-Indo-European méntōr, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
メントール (Japanese): menthol
Definitions
- menthol
Ancestry of “メントール”, step by step
メントール traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek Μέντωρ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Μέντωρ | Mentor |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | méntōr | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | méntōr | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
via German Menthol
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Menthol | menthol |