Translation guide
The study of word origins and how their meanings have changed over time.
Referring to the academic field or the history of a specific word.
The most common and direct translation for 'etymology' as a concept or the origin of a word.
この単語の語源はラテン語です。
The etymology of this word is Latin.
語源を調べるのは面白い。
Researching etymology is interesting.
Specifically the academic study of etymology as a linguistic discipline.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'the origin of a word', often used in casual conversation.
この言葉の由来を知っていますか？
Do you know the etymology of this word?
彼は大学で語源学を専攻した。
He majored in etymology at university.