Where does “三” come from?
三 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese さん.
三 (Japanese): three, 3; third; three
Definitions
- three, 3; third; three
Ancestry of “三”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | さん | — |
三 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese さん.
三 (Japanese): three, 3; third; three
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | さん | — |