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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