Japanese

かけい
Meaning: family lineage; genealogy; pedigree
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

家
系

Example sentences

My family has been doctors for generations.
彼はヨーロッパの古い貴族の家系に生まれた
He was born into an old European noble family.
彼は歴史ある名門の家系に生まれた。
He was born into a prestigious family with a long history.
その貴族の家系は時代の変化とともに没落した
That aristocratic family declined with the changing times.
どんなに節約しても、家計の算が合わない。
No matter how much I save, the household budget doesn't add up.
彼は高貴な家系の胤を引いている。
He comes from a noble bloodline.
家系ラーメンを食べに行き、スープを最後までまくりした。
I went to eat Iekei ramen and finished all the soup.
彼の家系は代々政治家を輩出しており、まさに将門有将と言える。
His family has produced generations of politicians, so it can truly be described as 'Great people come from great families'.
古い家系では伯仲叔季の順を重んじた
In old family lineages, they respected the order of brothers from eldest to youngest.

Usage Notes

Refers to the system or history of a family's descent; bloodline.

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