身み分ぶん相そう応おう

noun, na-adjective

appropriate to one's station; within one's means; fitting one's social position

Describes behavior, lifestyle, or spending that matches one's social status or financial situation. Often used in the set phrase 身分相応に暮らす (live within one's means).

• 身み分ぶん相そう応おうの生せい活かつを心こころがけています。

  I try to live within my means.

• 彼かれは身み分ぶん相そう応おうな車くるまに乗のっている。

  He drives a car that suits his social standing.