Where does “榴弾砲” come from?
榴弾砲 (Japanese) comes from Japanese 砲, from Middle Chinese ほう.
榴弾砲 (Japanese): a howitzer
Definitions
- a howitzer
Ancestry of “榴弾砲”, step by step
榴弾砲 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Japanese 砲
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 砲 | gun, firearm; Alternative spelling of 大砲; gun |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | ほう | — |
via Japanese 榴弾
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 榴弾 | a high explosive |