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
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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
家 | house, home, family, professional, expert, performer |
柄 | design, pattern, build, nature, character, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft |
芋 | potato |
茎 | stalk, stem |
幹 | tree trunk, main part, talent, capability |