Definition of 家柄より芋茎 (いえがらよりいもがら)

いえがらいもがら

家柄より芋茎

いえがらよりいもがら

iegarayoriimogara

expression
having food on the table is more important than having a high social standing, taro stems over family status(proverb, humerous)
Other readings:
家柄より芋がら【いえがらよりいもがら】
家柄より芋幹【いえがらよりいもがら】
Related Kanji
house, home, family, professional, expert, performer
design, pattern, build, nature, character, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft
potato
stalk, stem
tree trunk, main part, talent, capability