This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

私たちは祖先をうやまうべきだ。

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私たち 祖先 うやまう べき

English Translation

We should worship our ancestors.

Furigana

(わたし)たちは祖先(そせん)をうやまうべきだ。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa sosen o uyamau beki da.

Words

私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)
we; us
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
祖先 (そせん)
ancestor
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
敬う (うやまう)
to show respect; to honour; to honor
可し (べし)
shall; should; must
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし
Meanings: private, I, me
Reading: 
Meanings: ancestor, pioneer, founder
Readings: セン、 さき、 ま.ず
Meanings: before, ahead, previous, future, precedence