Where does “短” come from?
短 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 短 — short.
短 (Japanese): fault, weak point; minor
Definitions
- fault, weak point; minor
Ancestry of “短”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 短 | short |
短 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 短 — short.
短 (Japanese): fault, weak point; minor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 短 | short |