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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Jesa
"A jesa é uma tradição significativa na Coreia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jesa" is said worldwide
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Jesa
Transliteration: Jesa
"La jesa est une tradition importante en Corée."
Jesa
Transliteration: Jesa
"Die Jesa ist ein bedeutendes Ritual in Korea."
Jesa
Transliteration: Jesa
"La jesa è una tradizione culturale in Corea."
Jesa
Transliteration: Jesa
"La jesa es un ritual importante en Corea."
Jesa
Transliteration: Jesa
"A jesa é uma tradição significativa na Coreia."
जेसा
Transliteration: Jesa
"जेसा एक महत्वपूर्ण परंपरा है।"
祭祀
Transliteration: jìsì
"在韩国，祭祀是一种重要的传统。"
제사
Transliteration: jesa
"추석에는 가족들이 제사를 지냅니다."
祭祀
Transliteration: saishi
"韓国では祭祀が重要な伝統です。"
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