Where does “の” come from?
の (Old Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 能 — talent, ability.
の (Old Japanese): plain, field
Definitions
- plain, field
Ancestry of “の”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 能 | talent, ability |
の (Old Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 能 — talent, ability.
の (Old Japanese): plain, field
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 能 | talent, ability |