noun
working one's way up; rising through the ranks
Describes the process of starting from the bottom and advancing through hard work and experience, often without formal education or connections.
彼は叩き上げで社長になった。
He worked his way up to become company president.
叩き上げの職人には独特の風格
A craftsman who has risen through the ranks has a distinctive dignity.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
self-made person; veteran
Refers to a person who has achieved their position through practical experience and hard work, not through elite education or connections. Often used with の to modify another noun.
あの政治家は叩き上げで、地元の支持が厚い。
That politician is a self-made person with strong local support.
叩き上げの技術者は現場に強い。
A veteran engineer who worked their way up is strong on the front lines.