noun
Refers to one's accumulated wealth, assets, or financial standing. Often used in contexts of inheritance, financial ruin, or family property.
彼は親の身上をすべて相続した。
He inherited all of his parents' fortune.
事業に失敗して身上を失った。
He lost his fortune when his business failed.
noun
life circumstances; financial situation; household finances
Broader than just wealth; covers one's overall financial and living situation, including income, expenses, and household management.
身上が苦しくて、子供を大学にやれない。
My financial situation is so tight that I can't send my child to university.
彼は身上を考えずに高い車を買った。
He bought an expensive car without considering his financial circumstances.
noun
one's worth; merit; strong point; asset
Used to describe a person's valuable qualities, skills, or what makes them stand out. Often appears in set phrases like 身上とする or 身上だ.
彼の身上は、どんな困難にもめげない粘り強さだ。
His strong point is his tenacity that never gives in to any difficulty.
正直が彼の身上です。
Honesty is his greatest asset.
The reading しんしょう is a Sino-Japanese compound of 身 (body, oneself) and 上 (above, on), literally 'on one's person', which extended to mean one's possessions, circumstances, and personal worth.