English–Japanese

“family background” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiiegara

Example

彼は良い家柄の人です。kare wa yo i ie gara no hito de su

He is from a good family.

Illustration for 家柄 (family background)

How to say “family background” in Japanese

“Family background” in Japanese is 家柄 (iegara).

Describes the inherited family line and social standing that shape how a person's background is viewed.

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

Example sentences with 家柄

採用では、家柄ではなく実力を重視します。sai yō de wa ie gara de wa na ku jitsu ryoku o jū shi shi ma su

In hiring, we value ability rather than family background.

Tips for using 家柄

  • 家柄 (iegara) sounds more formal and status-focused than simply asking about a person's family in everyday conversation.

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