かつての名家も今や凋落の一途をたどっている
The once-famous family is now on a one-way path to ruin.
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He comes from a distinguished family with a long history and has received a strict education since he was a child.
その黒貂之裘は、代々名家に伝わる至宝とされている。
That sable fur coat is considered a treasure passed down through a distinguished family for generations.
その名家の蔵書は載籍浩瀚を極めている。
The collection of books of that prominent family is incredibly vast.
Usage Notes
Refers to a family with high social standing or a long history of excellence in a particular field. It can also refer to a master or expert in an art or craft.
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