柄

Meaning

1. nn-suf
   pattern; design
2. n
   body build; figure; physique
3. nn-suf
   essential qualities; character; nature
4. n-suf
   appropriate to; fitting of; suitable for
5. n
   hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
6. n
   handle; grip
7. n
   stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)

Example sentences

• 彼は金持ちで、その上家柄がよい。

  He is rich and, moreover, well-born.

• われわれはそんなりっぱな家に住む柄ではない。

  It is not for us to live in such a fine house.

• この赤色で柄全体がだいなしだ。

  The red kills the whole pattern.