Translation and Meaning of: 祖先 - sosen

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 祖先 (sosen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: sosen

Kana: そせん

Type: noun

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祖先

Translation / Meaning: ancestor

Meaning in English: ancestor

Definition: A person or being that is an ancestor.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (祖先) sosen

"祖先" is a Japanese word that refers to the ancestors or forefathers of a person or group. The word is composed of the kanji characters "祖" (so), which means "ancestral" or "founder", and "先" (sen), which means "predecessor" or "ancestor". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the belief in the importance of ancestors was strong in Japanese culture. The word is often used in religious and ceremonial contexts, such as in the worship of ancestors during the Obon festival.

How to Write in Japanese - (祖先) sosen

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Synonyms and Similar - (祖先) sosen

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先祖; 先人; 先代; 先親; 先祖先; 先祖宗; 先祖先人

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Words with the same pronunciation: そせん sosen

Example Sentences - (祖先) sosen

Below are some example sentences:

私たちは祖先を尊ぶべきです。

Watashitachi wa sosen o toutobu beki desu

We must respect our ancestors.

  • 私たち - Us
  • は - Topic particle
  • 祖先 - "Ancestors"
  • を - Direct Object Particle
  • 尊ぶ - "Respect"
  • べき - Suffix that indicates obligation or duty
  • です - Polite form of "to be" or "to stay"

祖先を大切にしましょう。

Sosen wo taisetsu ni shimashou

Let's value our ancestors.

Let's value your ancestors.

  • 祖先 (sosen) - ancestral
  • を (wo) - Article indicating the object of the sentence.
  • 大切 (taisetsu) - importante, precioso
  • に (ni) - particle indicating the manner or way in which something is done
  • しましょう (shimashou) - vamos fazer, vamos fazer

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Other words of the same type: noun

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享受

Kana: きょうじゅ

Romaji: kyoujyu

Translation / Meaning:

Front desk; acceptance; pleasure; receiving

修理

Kana: しゅうり

Romaji: shuuri

Translation / Meaning:

repairing; to repair

浜

Kana: はま

Romaji: hama

Translation / Meaning:

beach; marine coast

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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