Reconstruction:Proto-Japonic/kara

Noun

 * 1) lineage, origin
 * 2) course, way

Descendants
In all of its descendants, the term has also evolved into an ablative marker meaning "from".

Noun

 * 1) shell; hollow place

Descendants

 * (voiced hapax)
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Adjective

 * 1) sharp of flavor
 * 2) salty
 * 3) spicy
 * 4) strong (of alcohol)
 * 5) harsh

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