noun
family background; lineage; social standing of a family
Refers to a person's family line, parentage, or the social status associated with their family. Often appears in contexts where class, marriage, or family reputation is being discussed, and can sound status-conscious depending on context.
家柄だけで人を判断してはいけない。
You should not judge people only by their family background.
その地域で
In that area, there has long been a tendency to value family lineage.
noun
good family; distinguished family background
A positive use, usually in phrases such as 家柄がいい or 家柄のよい, meaning that someone comes from a socially respected or well-established family.
彼女は家柄がいいことで知られている。
She is known for coming from a good family.
家柄のよい相手との結婚を望む親もいる。
Some parents hope for a marriage partner from a good family.