お里
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Meanings
1
one's parents' home; family home
Polite or honorific term for someone's family home, especially when referring to the home of the person you are speaking to or a third party. Often used in respectful contexts.
I hear that since your family home is close, you often go back after getting married.
Where is your family home?
2
one's origins; one's upbringing; one's background
Refers to a person's background, upbringing, or the environment they were raised in. Can imply that someone's behavior or character reflects their upbringing. Often used in expressions like お里が知れる (to reveal one's upbringing).
His way of speaking reveals his upbringing.
Watching her behavior, you can tell she comes from a good background.
Expressions
- お里が知れるreveal one's poor upbringing; betray one's origin; give oneself away