1.
well-bred; well-raised; from a good upbringing
Describes someone whose manners, behavior, and character reflect a good upbringing and family background. Implies refinement, politeness, and good values instilled during childhood.
彼女は育ちが良い。
She is well-bred.
言葉遣いが丁寧で、育ちの良さがうかがえる。
Their polite way of speaking suggests they were well-raised.
育ちが良い人は、食事のマナーや人への接し方に自然と品が出るものだ。
People who are well-raised naturally show refinement in their table manners and how they treat others.
USAGE:
The opposite expression is 育ちが悪い (poorly raised). This expression is commonly used when commenting on someone's manners or background, but should be used carefully as it can sound judgmental. The い-adjective form 良い is more common in speech than 良い.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 育ちの良さ (the quality of one's upbringing)
- 育ちが良い人 (a well-bred person)
- 育ちの良い家庭 (a well-brought-up family)