成なり上あがり

noun

upstart; parvenu; nouveau riche

Derogatory term for someone who has suddenly risen in status or wealth, often implying lack of refinement or proper background. Commonly used as a noun.

• 彼かれは成なり上あがりだと陰かげで言いわれている。

  He is talked about behind his back as an upstart.

• 成なり上あがりの政せい治じ家かは古ふるい家いえ柄がらの議ぎ員いんから軽けい蔑べつされがちだ。

  Upstart politicians tend to be looked down on by lawmakers from old families.