JLPT N3 Intermediate
祖先
Ancestor; often used in a broad, historical, or biological sense.
Readings
Other forms
先祖 senzo, a very common synonym
Noun
Ancestor
Refers to distant forebears or the collective origin of a group, often appearing in biological or historical discussions.
Example
人類 の 祖先 は アフリカ で 生まれ た と 言わ れて い ます 。
It's said that the ancestors of humanity originated in Africa.
2 more examples in the
mobile app