N2
はえぬき (haenuki)
生え抜き
home-grown (talent); one who has risen through the ranks (within a company, organization, etc.)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
ある組織や地域で、外部からではなく、最初からそこに所属して成長してきた人や物を指す。忠誠心や経験の深さを強調する意味合いで使われる。(Refers to a person or thing that has grown up within a certain organization or region from the beginning, rather than coming from outside. Used to emphasize loyalty and depth of experience.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼はこの会社の生え抜き社員で、社長まで上り詰めた。
He is a home-grown employee of this company and rose to become president.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "生え抜き"!
そのチームの選手は、ほとんどが地元_______の選手だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ある組織や地域で、最初からそこに所属し成長した人や物を「生え抜き」と言います。
English: Haenuki (生え抜き) refers to a person or thing that has belonged to and grown up within a certain organization or region from the beginning.
English: Haenuki (生え抜き) refers to a person or thing that has belonged to and grown up within a certain organization or region from the beginning.
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