VocabJLPT N1
lineage
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. lineage
  2. 2. pedigree
This noun refers to bloodline or lineage, describing the ancestry or family line of a person or animal. It is frequently used when discussing purebred animals or noble family heritage.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I happened to catch a program and ended up learning a lot about the lineage of famous racehorses.

Sentence 2

"What actually makes a good lineage different?" I asked.

Sentence 3

Sure, but great lineage means nothing if there's nothing to back it up!

Sentence 4

In the kitchen, my mom said health matters more than family lineage.

Sentence 5

One weekend morning, I felt like looking into my family's lineage.