Proverb: nurture over nature — how one is raised (upbringing) matters more than family background.
『氏より育ち』という言葉通り、礼儀正しさは育ちのよさを示している。
As the saying 'nurture over nature' goes, politeness reflects good upbringing.
彼は親があまり裕福ではないが、氏より育ちで立派に育った。
His parents weren't wealthy, but he was raised well — upbringing mattered more than family background.
採用面接で、会社は氏より育ちを重視することが多い。
In hiring interviews, companies often place more importance on upbringing than family background.