Where does “김밥” come from?
김밥 (Korean) comes from Korean 김 — laver; weed; steam; vapor.
김밥 (Korean): kimbap, gimbap
Definitions
- kimbap, gimbap
Ancestry of “김밥”, step by step
김밥 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 김
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 김 | laver; weed; steam; vapor |
via Korean 밥
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 밥 | cooked rice; food, meal; feed |