Where does “鮭” come from?
鮭 (Japanese) comes from Ainu サㇰイベ — salmon.
鮭 (Japanese): a chum salmon
Definitions
- a chum salmon
Ancestry of “鮭”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ainu | サㇰイベ | salmon |
鮭 (Japanese) comes from Ainu サㇰイベ — salmon.
鮭 (Japanese): a chum salmon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ainu | サㇰイベ | salmon |