Kanji 祖: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 祖: ancestor, pioneer, founder. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
ancestor, pioneer, founder
Imagine a ritual (礻) where offerings are stacked (且) on an altar to honor one's ancestors. This character represents ancestors, pioneers, or founders.
お祖父さん (おじいさん): meaning and examples
Japanese word お祖父さん: grandfather / elderly man. Meanings and example sentences.
お祖母さん (おばあさん): meaning and examples
Japanese word お祖母さん: grandmother / elderly woman. Meanings and example sentences.
先祖 (せんぞ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 先祖: ancestor / forebear. Meanings and example sentences.
祖先 (そせん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 祖先: ancestor / forefather. Meanings and example sentences.
祖父 (そふ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 祖父: grandfather. Meanings and example sentences.
祖母 (そぼ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 祖母: grandmother. Meanings and example sentences.
