由緒
Meanings
1
Refers to a distinguished or storied background, often of a family, institution, or object. Carries a nuance of prestige and long-standing tradition.
This shrine has a history of over a thousand years.
He comes from a family of distinguished lineage.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に由緒があるfor a place to have a distinguished history
This shrine has a thousand-year history.
- 〈物・場所〉の由緒を調べるto look into the history or provenance of a place or object
I looked into the history of the old house.
- 由緒を誇るto take pride in one's distinguished lineage or history
This temple boasts a history of over a thousand years.