Where does “堕天使” come from?
堕天使 (Japanese) comes from Japanese 天使, from Middle Chinese 天使.
堕天使 (Japanese): a fallen angel; the Devil, Satan, Lucifer
Definitions
- a fallen angel; the Devil, Satan, Lucifer
Ancestry of “堕天使”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Japanese | 天使 | an angel; an imperial messenger or envoy; a... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 天使 | — |