Where does “刺” come from?
刺 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 刺.
刺 (Japanese): a thorn, prickle; a splinter; a biting word
Definitions
- a thorn, prickle; a splinter; a biting word
Ancestry of “刺”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 刺 | — |