中ちゅう興こうの祖そ

expression, noun

restorer of a dynasty; ancestor who rejuvenated a family

Refers to a person who revived a declining dynasty, clan, or organization. Often used in historical or business contexts.

• 彼かれは会かい社しゃの中ちゅう興こうの祖そと呼よばれている。

  He is called the restorer of the company.

• この寺じ院いんの中ちゅう興こうの祖そは、14世せい紀きの僧そう侶りょだった。

  The restorer of this temple was a 14th-century monk.