Reconstruction:Proto-Japonic/namita

This Proto-Japonic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Japonic

Etymology

Possibly a compound with the first word being *nami (“wave”), in the sense that tears ripple when touching the ground. Not related to Thai น้ำตา (nám-dtaa, “tear”).

Noun

*namita

1. (product of crying) tear

Descendants

• Old Japanese: [script needed] (nami₁ta), [script needed] (nami₁da)
  • Japanese: 涙 (なみだ, namida)
• Proto-Ryukyuan: *nada
  • Northern Ryukyuan:
    • Kunigami: なだー (nadā)
    • Northern Amami Ōshima: なだ (nada)
  • Southern Ryukyuan:
    • Miyako: なだ (nada)