Where does “弓” come from?
弓 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 弓.
弓 (Japanese): a bow, a bow shape; a bow; archery
Definitions
- a bow, a bow shape; a bow; archery
Ancestry of “弓”, step by step
弓 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle Chinese 弓
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 弓 | — |
via Old Japanese 弓
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | 弓 | bow |