家柄

• 読み: いえがら
• ローマ字: iegara
• 漢字の分解: 家 (ie/ka) — house, family, home; 柄 (gara/hei) — pattern, character, nature
• 発音: /i.e.ɡa.ɾa/

意味

Social standing of a family; lineage; pedigree. The reputation and status associated with a family name.

A noun describing the social prestige, history, and reputation of a family line. In Japanese society, 家柄 has traditionally been an important consideration in marriage arrangements (お見合い) and social interactions. While its influence has lessened in modern times, the concept remains relevant in certain contexts such as traditional arts, politics, and formal matchmaking.

例文

1. 彼女の家は家柄がいいことで知られている。
2. 昔は結婚する際に家柄を重視する人が多かった。
3. 家柄に関係なく、本人の実力で評価されるべきだ。

使い方ガイド

場面: family, marriage, social status

トーン: formal

起源と歴史

Compound of 家 (ie, house/family) + 柄 (gara, pattern/character/nature). Literally 'the character of a house' — the quality and standing that defines a family.

文化的背景

時代: Traditional

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Upper class