Where does “鯉” come from?
鯉 (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese こい.
鯉 (Japanese): carp, specifically, the common carp
Definitions
- carp, specifically, the common carp
Ancestry of “鯉”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | こい | — |
鯉 (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese こい.
鯉 (Japanese): carp, specifically, the common carp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | こい | — |