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[-] k0e3@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 weeks ago
[-] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 weeks ago

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?

[-] k0e3@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

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

[-] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

The Dutch and Portuguese were the most influential early foreigners, and it's "washing bear" in Dutch as well, so they would be the prime suspect.

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