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身分
mibun
Description
「身分」は、その人が社会の中でどんな立場や地位にいるかを表す言葉です。
"身分" is a word that shows a person's position or status in society.
「身分証明書」のように、自分が誰かをしめすときにもよく使います。
It is also often used when proving who you are, like in a "身分証明書" (ID card).
Meanings
身分mibun
social position, status, standing
彼は高い身分の人です。
He is a person of high status.
身分mibun
identity, who a person is
入口で身分を確認されました。
They checked my identity at the entrance.
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Notes
- Etymology
身 (body, self) + 分 (portion, share) — one's allotted place in society.
- Nuance
often refers to formal status or identity; 身分証 means an ID document.
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