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.
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.