stature; body height
Refers to a person's physical height or build. Often used in descriptive or comparative contexts.
He is tall in stature.
Choose clothes that fit your body height.
one's means; one's status; one's ability
Metaphorical extension: refers to one's social standing, financial means, or capabilities. Common in phrases like 身の丈に合った (suited to one's means/status).
I try to live within my means.
I don't wish for anything beyond my ability.
Standard kanji spelling.
Rarely used kanji form; 丈 is strongly preferred.
Compound of 身 (body, oneself) + の (possessive particle) + 丈 (height, length). Literally 'the height of one's body', extended metaphorically to one's social or financial standing.