身の上
みのうえ
minoue
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 5 — supplementary

Quick answer

身の上 (みのうえ (minoue)) means "One's circumstances". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

One's circumstances

Also : one's station in life · one's welfare · one's personal history

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Example Sentences

彼女は自分の身の上を周りの人に話した。

かのじょはじぶんのみのうえをまわりのひとにはなした。

She told people around her about her circumstances.

貧困の身の上にある子どもたちのために、支援プログラムが始まった。

ひんこんのみのうえにあるこどもたちのために、しえんプログラムがはじまった。

A support program was launched for children in poor circumstances.

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