Where does “鳩” come from?
鳩 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese きゆう.
鳩 (Japanese): pigeon, dove
Definitions
- pigeon, dove
Ancestry of “鳩”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | きゆう | — |
鳩 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese きゆう.
鳩 (Japanese): pigeon, dove
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | きゆう | — |