Reconstruction:Proto-Japonic/atarasi

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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.
This Proto-Japonic entry contains original research. The reconstruction in this entry is based on published research, but the specific form presented here is not found in prior works.

Proto-Japonic

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Etymology

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A surface analysis suggests a derivation from *ataru, however the only phonetic match is 当たる (ataru, to get hit, to compete, attested 720). A standalone adverb in Old Japanese 可惜 (atara, regrettably) exists, so it might be derived from the adverb.

Adjective

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*atarasi

  1. regrettable, precious

Descendants

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