祖先
そせん
sosen
nounVocabularyLevel 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

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

私は祖先が好きです。

わたしはそせんがすきです。

I like ancestor.

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