先祖
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Noun referring to ancestors or forebears in a family lineage. Used in contexts like family history, traditions, and religious ceremonies. Example: 『私の先祖』 (watashi no sosen, 'my ancestor').
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their cousin Haruki discuss their family history and traditions.
先祖
せんぞ
ancestor
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine your family tree starting with your 'sen-so' (先祖, sosen, 'ancestor') at the top. 'Sen-so' sounds like 'sense' — you sense your roots from your ancestors!
Cultural Note
In Japan, ancestors are highly respected, especially during 『お盆』 (obon, 'Bon Festival') when families honor their ancestors with rituals and visits to graves. The term 『先祖』 (sosen, 'ancestor') is used in cultural and religious contexts to refer to forebears.
Forms
Base: 先祖Noun referring to ancestors or forebears in a family lineage. Used in contexts like family history, traditions, and religious ceremonies. Example: 『私の先祖』 (watashi no sosen, 'my ancestor').