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The etymology of many Japanese words lies in Chinese.
In English and Japanese, even for the same concept, the etymologies are often completely different.
By tracing the etymology, the historical background and cultural connotations of the word become clear.
Place names sometimes hide etymologies that indicate the history and characteristics of that land.
Kanji that make up this word
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