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Meaning of 初祖(しょそ) in Japanese

初祖
Kana Reading
しょそ
Romaji
shoso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the first generation of a family; school (of thought) or religious sect


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JLPT 3

9 strokes

ancestor, pioneer, founder

On'Yomi: ソ

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

first time, beginning

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: はじ.め, はじ.めて, はつ, はつ-, うい-, -そ.める, -ぞ.め

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: ソ

Kun'Yomi:

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