Where does “犬” come from?
犬 (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese いぬ.
犬 (Japanese): dog; canine; one who is loyal; a spy
Definitions
- dog; canine; one who is loyal; a spy
Ancestry of “犬”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | いぬ | — |
犬 (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese いぬ.
犬 (Japanese): dog; canine; one who is loyal; a spy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | いぬ | — |