noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
native-born; born and raised
Describes a person who was born and grew up in a particular place, emphasizing deep local roots.
彼は生え抜きの東京っ子だ。
He is a Tokyoite born and bred.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
career; lifer; from the start
Used for someone who has belonged to an organization from the beginning of their career, often contrasted with mid-career hires. Common in phrases like 生え抜きの社員 or 生え抜きの外交官.
彼は生え抜きの社員として会社に尽くしてきた。
He has served the company as a career employee from the start.