身み

noun

one's body; one's person

Refers to the physical body, often with a sense of personal possession or involvement. Common in set phrases like 身を守る (protect oneself) or 身に着ける (wear/learn).

• 彼かれは危き険けんを顧かえりみず、子こ供どもの身みを守まもった。

  He protected the child's body without regard for his own safety.

• 寒さむさで身みが震ふるえる。

  My body shivers from the cold.

noun

oneself; one's appearance

Extends to one's whole self, including appearance, circumstances, or personal affairs. Often used in expressions like 身の上 (one's personal history) or 身だしなみ (personal grooming).

• 身みの上うえ話ばなしを聞きかせてください。

  Please tell me about yourself (your life story).

• 彼かれはいつも身みだしなみに気きをつけている。

  He always takes care of his appearance.

noun

one's place (in society); one's position

Refers to social standing, status, or role. Common in phrases like 身分 (social status) or 身の程を知る (know one's place).

• 身みの程ほどを知しらない発はつ言げんだ。

  That remark shows you don't know your place.

• 彼かれは高たかい身み分ぶんの家いえに生うまれた。

  He was born into a family of high social standing.

noun

main part; flesh (as opposed to bone/skin); wood (as opposed to bark); blade (as opposed to handle); container (as opposed to lid)

Used to refer to the substantive or essential part of something, often in contrast to its covering, handle, or accessory. The specific meaning depends on context (meat, wood, blade, container).

• 魚さかなの身みを骨ほねから外はずす。

  Remove the flesh of the fish from the bones.

• このナイフは身みと柄えのバランスが良よい。

  This knife has a good balance between the blade and the handle.