皇こう祖そ

noun

founder of an empire; imperial ancestor

Refers to a divine, historical, or legendary founder of an empire, especially in East Asian contexts. Often used in formal or historical writing.

• 皇こう祖その遺い訓くんを守まもる。

  Uphold the teachings left by the imperial founder.

• この神じん社じゃは皇こう祖そを祀まつっている。

  This shrine is dedicated to the imperial ancestor.