家柄いえがらより芋茎いもがら

expression

food on the table matters more than social status

A humorous proverb meaning that practical needs like food are more important than family pedigree or social standing. Literally 'taro stems over family status'.

• 「家いえ柄がらより芋茎いもがら」というけれど、お腹なかが空すいては何なにもできないよ。

  As the saying goes, 'taro stems over family status'—you can't do anything on an empty stomach.