身みのため

expression, noun

one's best interests; one's own good

Used when an action or advice is for the person's own benefit or well-being. Often appears in phrases like 身のためにならない or 身のためを思って.

• そんなことをするのは身みのためにならないよ。

  Doing that kind of thing isn't in your best interests.

• 彼かれは身みのためを思おもって忠ちゅう告こくした。

  He gave advice out of concern for his own good.