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ancestor

ancestor
祖

You now exist because your ancestors displayed the wisdom to have another one.

Note

You now exist because your ancestors displayed the wisdom to have another one.

Breakdown of ancestor

display
礻 component
another
且

If you have only one eye, it would be good to have another one.

Usages of ancestor

(お)祖じ父いさん(o)ziisan
grandfather; old man
祖そ父ふsohu
grandfather

祖そ父ふ is a formal alternative for grandfather. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お祖じい父さんさん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.

祖そ母ぼsobo
grandmother

祖そ母ぼ is a formal alternative for grandmother. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お婆ばあさん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.

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