祖先
そせん
sosen
VocabularyLevel 54 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

祖先 (そせん (sosen)) means "ancestor". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

ancestor

Also : ancestors · forebears · forefathers

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 祖先 (そせん) means 'ancestor(s)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of ancestor(s).

Example Sentences

お盆には祖先の霊を敬う習慣があります。

おぼんにはそせんのれいをうやまうしゅうかんがあります。

During the Obon festival, there is a custom of honoring the spirits of one's ancestors.

自分の祖先がどこから来たか調べてみた。

じぶんのそせんがどこからきたかしらべてみた。

I tried to research where my ancestors came from.

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