Where does “な” come from?
な (Old Japanese) comes from Old Japanese の, from Middle Chinese 能 — talent, ability.
な (Old Japanese): any sharp and thin cutting implement: a blade,...
Definitions
- any sharp and thin cutting implement: a blade,...
Ancestry of “な”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | の | — |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 能 | talent, ability |