Why is the Japanese word "tofu" used as the universal English term for the bean curd when tofu's creation originated in China?
https://redd.it/1wvffsd
@r_etymology
Post #12866
1
- Oct 3, 2026Herd, horde, and hoard are etymologically unrelated I'm reading a book with a 'leader of t…
- Oct 3, 2026whos would wanna learn more about etymology together i honestly can't say i know much abou…
- Oct 3, 2026Is a “gigolo” the male counterpart to the female "gold digger"? where did “gigolo” the ter…
- Oct 2, 2026Removed by Reddit Removed by Reddit on account of violating the [content policy. ] https:/…
- Oct 2, 2026Russian city Murmansk and 'northman' are very likely related. Murmansk is called as such a…
- Oct 2, 2026Etymology trivia - Word origin from a play https://3roads.xyz/s/461?utm_source=reddit&utm_…