Where does “肝心” come from?
肝心 (Japanese) comes from Japanese 肝, from Middle Chinese 肝.
肝心 (Japanese): that which is essential or fundamental
Definitions
- that which is essential or fundamental
Ancestry of “肝心”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 肝 | the liver; innards; important part |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 肝 | — |