祖
N4おや
親
[oya]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
parent; parents; mother and father
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
founder; inventor
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(pet) owner
5.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
key; parent (organization); main
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ancestor; forefather
Less common meanings (1)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Jargon
dealer; banker
Example Sentences
祖の教えを大切にしている。
I cherish the teachings of my parents.
この子は祖に似ている。
This child resembles the parents.
祖の世代とは価値観が違う。
Values differ from the parents' generation.