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In this structure, what are the constituents? Why is there no particle? by ToegapBananaboat
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Not surprising because Japanese stems from the Chinese system.
Some other similarities that are well noted,
Mokudeki – Mok Dek = purpose
Toshokan – tou syu gun = library
Shinto – Shen doa = warrior’s way
Ai – Oi = love
Denwa- deen wa = phone
Sekai – sai gai = world
And many more.