Where does “手” come from?
手 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 手.
手 (Japanese): a hand; a handle, grip; a paw, foreleg
Definitions
- a hand; a handle, grip; a paw, foreleg
Ancestry of “手”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 手 | — |
手 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 手.
手 (Japanese): a hand; a handle, grip; a paw, foreleg
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 手 | — |