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Goguryeo numerals

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The Goguryeo numerals are the numerals of the Goguryeo language. These numerals are very similar to the numerals in Old Japanese, suggesting a possible genetic relationship between the two languages. The attested numerals are listed in the following table.

Hindu–Arabic numeral Goguryeo name
3 mil
5 uc
7 na-nin
10 tok

See also

References

  • Shinmura, Izuru (1916). "國語及び朝 鮮語の數詞について [Regarding numerals in Japanese and Korean]". Geibun. 7.2–7.4.
  • Yi, Ki-Mun (1972). "Kugosa Kaesol [Introduction to the history of Korean]". Seoul: Minjung Sogwan. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)