身の上
N1みのうえ
[minoue]
Definitions
1.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances
2.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
Example Sentences
彼女は自分の身の上を涙ながらに語った。
She tearfully recounted her life story.
苦労の多い身の上話を聞いて、涙が出ました。
I heard their life story.
見知らぬ人に身の上を話すのは抵抗がある。
I feel reluctant to share my personal history with strangers.