祖
そ
so
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 28 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
祖 is the kanji for "Pioneer / Founder / Ancestor". A common reading is そ (so). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Pioneer / Founder / Ancestor
Also : Pioneer · Founder · Ancestor
Readings
onそ/ so
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 祖 represents 'ANCESTOR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ancestor.
Reading ·
On-reading: そ — remember this sound by associating it with ancestor.
Example Sentences
先祖を大切にしています。
せんぞをたいせつにしています。
I cherish my ancestors.
祖父母に会いに行きました。
そふぼにあいにいきました。
I went to see my grandparents.
Vocabulary using 祖
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