Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 皇祖(こうそ) in Japanese

皇祖
Kana Reading
こうそ
Romaji
kōso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (divine, historical or legendary) founder of an empire


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

ancestor, pioneer, founder

On'Yomi: ソ

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JLPT 1

9 strokes

emperor

On'Yomi: コウ, オウ

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: ソ

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