also: ぶんげん
Refers to one's position in society and the financial means that accompany it. Often used in contexts discussing status, property, or means.
He was born into a family of wealth and standing.
I try to live within my means.
rich person; wealthy individual
mushroom millionaire; newly rich person
Standard kanji form. The reading ぶんげん is more common than ぶげん.
Alternate reading, less common. May be encountered in older texts.
The term 分限 is composed of 分 (portion, share) and 限 (limit, boundary), suggesting one's allotted station in life. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.