► 名詞先祖 [(1)せんぞ]
meaning: ancestor rank: 2☆
家の
事業を
潰してしまっては
御先祖様に
申し
訳が
立たない ⇨ If we ruin our family business I cannot apologize to our ancestors
(☛ Usually one’s direct ancestors)More examples:- 盆には先祖の霊を祭る ⇨ During Bon you pray for the spirits of your ancestors
- 先祖を供養するための祭り ⇨ A memorial service festival for the spirits of ancestors
- 家の名を汚しては御先祖様に申し訳が立たない ⇨ If I tarnish the family name I cannot make any excuse to my ancestors