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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Interesting that it's the same meaning. I wonder if it came from the Germanic word (particularly the Dutch), or if both languages ended up calling them the same thing independently?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I wouldn't be surprised if we learned it from the Germans as I don't think the little guys are native to Japan!

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