Where does “動物” come from?
動物 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 動物.
動物 (Japanese): animal
Definitions
- animal
Ancestry of “動物”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 動物 | — |
動物 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 動物.
動物 (Japanese): animal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 動物 | — |