How to use 先祖 (せんぞ)
Meaning of 先祖
The Japanese verb "先祖" (せんぞ, senzo) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- ancestor: Refers to one's forebears or ancestors, often in a genealogical or familial context.
- Example: 彼は先祖の墓参りに行った。
- Translation: He went to visit his ancestors' graves.
- ancestors: Can refer to the collective ancestors of a group or community, not just an individual's lineage.
- Example: この村の先祖は海賊だった。
- Translation: The ancestors of this village were pirates.