parentage

countable uncountable figuratively

The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth. / The social quality of one's class in society. / (figuratively) Origin; derivation.

Japanese Meaning

実の両親の身元・性質、および出生の正当性。 / 社会における身分や階級の属性。 / 比喩的に、由来や起源を示す。

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When rumors about his birth spread, the villagers openly questioned his parentage and his right to inherit.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼の出自に関する噂が広まると、村人たちは公然と彼の出生の正当性や相続権を疑った。

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Sense（1）

The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.

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Sense（2）

The social quality of one's class in society.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) Origin; derivation.

parentages

（ plural ）

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