English–Japanese

“originator” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiganso

Example

彼はこの料理の元祖です。kare wa ko no ryō ri no gan so de su

He is the originator of this dish.

Illustration for 元祖 (originator)

How to say “originator” in Japanese

“Originator” in Japanese is 元祖 (ganso).

It presents a person as the starting point from which a particular product, practice, or tradition develops.

Full entry for 元祖: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 元祖

誰がこの料理の元祖なのか、今もはっきりしません。dare ga ko no ryō ri no gan so na no ka ima mo ha kki ri shi ma se n

It is still unclear who the originator of this dish is.

Tips for using 元祖

  • 元祖 (ganso) appears in Japanese restaurant and product names as a branding term that highlights a claimed first origin rather than simply an old version.

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