🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Jesa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Jesa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jesa/ˈjeɪ.sɑː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La jesa es un ritual importante en Corea."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Korean ritual performed to honor and pay respects to ancestors.

    "During Chuseok, many families conduct a jesa to remember their ancestors."
  2. 2

    The ceremonial table set up for the jesa ritual, often adorned with food offerings.

    "The jesa table was beautifully arranged with fruits and traditional dishes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'jesa' originates from the Korean language, referring to a traditional ritual honoring ancestors. It has roots in Confucian practices that date back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), reflecting the cultural importance of filial piety and respect for ancestors in Korean society.

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