Where does “先” come from?
先 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 先 — first, former; earlier, first.
先 (Japanese): before, previous; end, tip; earlier, the past
Definitions
- before, previous; end, tip; earlier, the past
Ancestry of “先”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 先 | first, former; earlier, first |