Where does “円” come from?
円 (Japanese) comes from Chinese 圓 — circular, round; yuan, yen, dollar; round.
円 (Japanese): a round or circular object; a circle; roundness;...
Definitions
- a round or circular object; a circle; roundness;...
Ancestry of “円”, step by step
円 traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Chinese 圓
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 圓 | circular, round; yuan, yen, dollar; round |
via Japanese 圓
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 圓 | yen; circle |
via Middle Chinese 圓
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 圓 | circle" > "round coin |