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中興の祖 【ちゅうこうのそ】

  1. [exp,n] restorer of a dynasty; ancestor who rejuvenated a family
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
中 In, Inside, Middle, Mean, Center チュウ なか, うち, あた.る
興 Entertain, Revive, Retrieve, Interest, Pleasure コウ, キョウ おこ.る, おこ.す
祖 Ancestor, Pioneer, Founder ソ