JMdict: 1423950
中興の祖 【ちゅうこうのそ】
- [exp,n] restorer of a dynasty; ancestor who rejuvenated a family
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中 | In, Inside, Middle, Mean, Center | チュウ | なか, うち, あた.る | 1 |
| 興 | Entertain, Revive, Retrieve, Interest, Pleasure | コウ, キョウ | おこ.る, おこ.す | 5 |
| 祖 | Ancestor, Pioneer, Founder | ソ | 5 |