Where does “神戸” come from?
神戸 (Japanese) comes from Japanese 戸, from Middle Chinese 戶.
神戸 (Japanese): Kōbe; Kobe
Definitions
- Kōbe; Kobe
Ancestry of “神戸”, step by step
神戸 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Japanese 戸
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 戸 | door; a plate placed on doorway; houses;... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 戶 | — |
via Old Japanese 神
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | 神 | a spirit or an essence present in all things; a... |